®Planning appeal decision
Land east of Pillrigg Lane Track and south east of Moor Lane, Thornton Le Beans , Thirsk , North Yorkshire , DL6 3SZ
the erection of 2 No. free range egg units with associated hardstandings, feed bins, access roads, attenuation ponds and landscaping
- Authority
- Hambleton District Council *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Hearing
- Development
- agricultural · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
- Inspector
- Dean S
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal on the significance of designated heritage assets
- the effect of the proposal on the amenity of users of nearby roads including public rights of way
- the effect of the proposal on water quality
- the effect of the proposal on air quality with particular regard to its effect on the North York Moors Special Area of Conservation (the SAC) and Special Protection Area (the SPA)
What decided it
The cumulative and significant harm to the character and appearance of the area, combined with heritage, amenity, water quality and air quality concerns, amounted to significant conflict with the development plan that was not outweighed by the proposal's economic benefits.
The public benefits of investment, job creation, economic contribution and food security did not outweigh the significant harm and development plan conflict found, so the balance tipped against the proposal.
Framework references: 55
Plan policies cited: Policy S1, Policy S5, Policy E1, Policy E7, Policy EG8, Policy EG7, Policy E5, Policy E2, Policy RM1, Policy RM4
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.