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Search the Public Notice PortalPlans to convert the remains of a World War Two prison camp into homes have been submitted to North Yorkshire Council.
The former Camp 53, north of Wetherby, housed Italian and German prisoners and fell into disrepair, with previous plans to convert it into homes rejected in 2017 and 2024.
The site includes the remains of concrete frames clad with corrugated sheet - most of which was lost to a fire in 1962 - and a brick water tower, which developers say they want to preserve for its historical value.
In the plans, the remains of the hostel will be demolished to make way for three family homes.
The camp would be demolished for three new family homes, which would be designed with "muted tone" materials, in keeping with the history of the site
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EDG: Architects, on behalf of the developer, said that the water tower connected to the hostel will become "an integral part of the scheme", with the homes set to be built retaining the same scale and position of the camp buildings.
In 2024, North Yorkshire councillors rejected plans to build the homes, saying they would damage the "historic social narrative" of the camp.
EDG: Architects said they had addressed previous highway concerns in the new plans.
A spokesperson said: "The proposals seek to balance the preservation of the site's historic significance with the creation of three high-quality homes that are distinctive, sustainable and rooted in their context.
"Following the appeal decision, the scheme has been amended to relocate the site access to the south, addressing previous highway concerns whilst retaining the existing roadside hedgerow that contributes to the character of the surrounding landscape."
The current site - with the red-brick water tower and hostel concrete postings
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The company said the water tower remained a "fundamental" part of the design and will be used as a firepit for residents.
Homes will be built with "muted tone" materials, allowing the red-brick of the water tower to remain the focal point.
Views from the nearby road will also be carefully screened towards the tower, EDG Architects said.
The hostel was originally built to serve a larger principal base camp at Scriven.
Campmates differed from the most dangerous POW and were allowed to leave the site for work.
The camp had a cookhouse, dining room, accommodation and recreation huts and was in use until 1948, when the last of the POWs were sent back home.