Controversial plans for penthouse apartments on Kepwick House in Scarborough's North Bay recommended for approval

Plans to put nine penthouses on top of an apartment block at Scarborough's North Bay have been recommended for approval despite objections from residents and neighbours.

By Jacob Webster, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Published 10th May 2022, 11:23 BST

Updated 10th May 2022, 11:25 BST

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A total of 50 objections have been made against the proposals for Kepwick House which the developers Benchmark say will offer "magnificent" sea views.

Several residents at the site – which was built in 2008 as part of The Sands development – have complained the proposed expansion is "purely about profit" and disregards those who will be directly impacted.

They also said the "inadequate" site parking already causes problems and that the expansion would lead to more disruption.