A SECOND attempt to build homes behind Richmond's former post office has been blocked following concerns about narrow access roads.

Last August, plans for flats on the derelict garage site, off Queen's Road, were described by the local civic society as the worst it had ever seen - and were withdrawn by developers Elevations Northern.

But the company's plans for seven flats and four town houses were deemed more suitable - although planning officers stopped short of recommending Richmondshire District Council's environment and planning committee approve the project.

Neighbours were still urging the council to reject the proposals, saying 11 properties was too many and the narrow alleys leading to and from the site would not be able to cope with the additional traffic.

The committee agreed, adding emergency service vehicles could also struggle to reach the homes