Homes England has acquired two development sites in Harrogate unlocking land for over 800 new family homes. In Ripon, a 23 ha site, known as West Lane, has outline planning consent for 390 new homes which will include 156 affordable homes. It was allocated in the adopted Local Plan in March 2020. The 28 ha Bluecoat Park site In Harrogate is also allocated in the local plan. It currently has an outline planning permission for 450 new homes.