COUNCILLORS have turned down a controversial plan to use the derelict site of the former St Mary's Hospital, in Dean Road, Scarborough, as a holiday temporary car park.
Councillor Norman Murphy said: "We believe the offic-ers only want the park to generate more money, yet a great deal will have to be spent creating a new road, surfacing and security equipment. There is already a large under-used car park in William Street."
Officers said the 376-space park was needed to offset those being lost on the Marine Drive during the coast stabilisation and sea wall scheme.
Councillor Godfrey Allanson said a new application was being submitted.
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