PLANS to build 225 new homes and an industrial 'Wyvern Park' in South Skipton have been submitted to Craven District Council.

In a second attempt to build on the land between Waltonwrays Cemetery and Sandylands Sports Centre, Henry Boot Developments has dropped controversial plans to include a supermarket and hotel.

The outline application, which has still to be officially validated, now includes up to 25,000sqm of employment development comprising light and general industrial, storage and distribution uses.

Access to the proposed industrial park and around 225 houses will be off the A629 and Carleton Road.

Ben Ward, director of Henry Boot Ltd, said the company was confident that there was demand for new commercial space in Craven and had been encouraged by a number of enquiries from businesses wishing to relocate.

"Submitting the planning application is an important step forward. If approved, Wyvern Park will deliver this much needed commercial space, allowing local businesses to grow and stay in the district and could also attract new companies to locate here.

"In addition, the development will help to create around 800 new jobs and provide a real boost to the local economy. The community consultation showed that there is support for the proposals and I would like to thank everyone who participated in the consultation and provided feedback.”

Revised plans for the site, which is owned by Henry Boot, were revealed earlier in the year to Skipton Town Council and at a public exhibition at Herriots Hotel.

At the time, the developers said it was hoped to submit a planning application by Easter and if everything went to plan, to start work on site before the end of the year.

It could also be followed by a second phase of more commercial development, if the remaining land proved able to be developed and conditional on the successful completion of the Environment Agency's flood alleviation scheme.

A spokesman for Craven District Council said residents would have the opportunity to comment.

“The application is presently being checked for validity. If valid the application will be publicised and consultations undertaken. The Council has 16 weeks to determine the application and it will be determined at a future meeting of the Planning Committee.”

Original plans for the site, including a supermarket, hotel and pub, were rejected by the council last summer.