A PARISH council invited to give its views on a scheme to extend a former grammar school at Wath, near Ripon, was unable to comment because the majority of councillors were either trustees for the building's owners or related to the trustees.
The Samwaeis Trust has applied to Harrogate Borough Council to build a single-storey rear extension.
The former grammar school and adjoining school house are grade II-listed buildings within the village conservation area.
Councillors will consider the application at a planning committee meeting on Tuesday.
Planning officer Mike Warden is recommending refusal because of the impact the proposed extension would have on the amenity and outlook of neighbouring properties.
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