The land comprising c. 23.19 ha (53.3 acres) is located on the south western edge of the Cathedral City of Ripon, within the Borough of Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

The Carter Jonas northern development team were initially instructed by the landowner to select a developer partner to take the site forward through the planning process.

Terms were agreed with promoters, Gladman, who obtained outline planning permission on 13th June 2018, following appeal, for the development of up to 390 dwellings. Carter Jonas are now instructed to market the site with the benefit of that planning permission.

The site benefits from a fantastic location with direct views to Ripon Cathedral, The Quarry Moor Nature Reserve adjoins the site to the east. The Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is situated c. 0.75 miles (1.2km) to the west and includes the Studley Royal Park and Fountains Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The site was released to the market on Thursday 13th September with early indications suggesting interest will be strong.