BUILDING a pair of houses next to a pub in a market town would have a detrimental impact on the street and conservation area, according to planning officials.
Citywall Corporation had applied for planning permsission to build the houses next to the Malt Shovel public house, in St James's Square, Boroughbridge.
But planning officer Andy Hough has recommended that members of the planning committee of Harrogate Borough Council reject the recommnedation when they meet to decide the issue next Tuesday.
In his report, Mr Hough said the properties would have a harmful impact on the character of the conservation area.
He also said the provision of parking areas to the front of the houses would detract from the street.
The report also mentions that the owners of the new homes may be effected by noise from the pub and car park.
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