Reservoir (covered), Amotherby Lane, Amotherby, MALTON, YO17 6UP

change of use - conversion of redundant water storage structure into a three bedroom partially underground dwelling

Authority: North Yorkshire Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Symmons J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether or not the proposal would be a suitable site for housing, having particular regard to the development strategy for the area
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area having regard to the Howardian Hills National Landscape
if any harm is identified, whether this harm would be outweighed by the presence of a fallback position for an alternative proposed development

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the spatial strategy for the area by introducing isolated residential development in the open countryside where housing is restricted to specific circumstances not met by this conversion, and would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the National Landscape that cannot be justified.

Framework references: 182

Plan policies cited: Policy SP1, Policy SP2, Policy SP13, Policy SP16, Policy SP20

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