Planning appeal decision
Land North of , Brooklands Farm , Harward Dale, North Yorkshire , YO13 0DT
Planning appeal 3278291 at Land North of , Brooklands Farm , Harward Dale, North Yorkshire , YO13 0DT (North York Moors) was allowed on 26 November 2021 by Inspector Dean S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of general-purpose agricultural building and creation of a hardstanding and access track
- Authority
- North York Moors
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- agricultural · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
- Inspector
- Dean S
- Postcode
- YO13 0DT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The exceptional agricultural need arising from the pandemic-forced sale of the appellant's previous buildings, combined with the site's limited visibility and non-isolated character, satisfied Policy BL5's criteria for agricultural buildings in a more isolated location.
The great weight given to conserving landscape and scenic beauty in the National Park was satisfied by the proposal's limited visual impact and compliance with Policy BL5, allowing the appeal to be allowed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BL5
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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