Land at Back Lane, Kirkby Malzeard, Ripon, HG4 3SR

Planning appeal 3310181 at Land at Back Lane, Kirkby Malzeard, Ripon, HG4 3SR (Harrogate Borough Council *) was dismissed on 30 January 2023 by Inspector Caines A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the landscape and scenic beauty of the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), and the public right of way (PROW) network.

change of use of land to form a holiday site comprising 3 holiday yurts with associated facilities, parking and access

Authority: Harrogate Borough Council *
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Caines A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect on the landscape and scenic beauty of the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), and the public right of way (PROW) network
The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
Whether the site is a suitable location for the proposed development with regards to development plan policy

What decided it

The unacceptable adverse impact on the landscape and scenic beauty of the AONB, combined with harm to neighbouring residents' living conditions through noise and disturbance, created significant conflict with the development plan that material considerations did not overcome.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy GS6 A)Policy HP3Policy HP5 A)Policy NE4Policy EC7 B)Policy HP4 C)Policy EC7 C)Policy EC7Policy N8
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 176Paragraph 130Paragraph 85

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