The appeal is allowed and outline planning permission is granted for the erection of up to 74 dwellings with associated access and open space at Land at Orchard Close, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire in accordance with the terms of the application, Ref 14/03849/OUTMAJ, dated 27 August 2014, subject to the following conditions set out in the Schedule of Conditions at the end of this decision. The appeal is made by Mr Robin McGinn (Persimmon Homes (Yorkshire) Ltd) against the decision of Harrogate Borough Council.