Planning appeal decision
Faceby Lodge Farm, Faceby Lodge Track, Faceby,, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, TS9 7DP
Planning appeal 3296865 at Faceby Lodge Farm, Faceby Lodge Track, Faceby,, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, TS9 7DP (North York Moors) was dismissed on 11 October 2022 by Inspector Caine M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing buildings and the surrounding area.
Change of use of farm buildings (including selective demolition of redundant structures) to create 10No units, comprising 9No holiday units and 1No manager's unit
- Authority
- North York Moors
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Caine M
- Postcode
- TS9 7DP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing buildings and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed alterations would result in an insensitive scheme of conversion with a domestic appearance that would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the existing buildings and the surrounding area, conflicting with the development plan and NPPF design objectives.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CO12Strategic Policy CStrategic Policy J
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 134Paragraph 135
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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