Planning appeal decision
Land to North of Ghyll Brow & Thorn Hill View, Glaisdale, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2AX
Planning appeal 3342174 at Land to North of Ghyll Brow & Thorn Hill View, Glaisdale, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2AX (North York Moors) was dismissed on 26 November 2024 by Inspector Symmons J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the open countryside and character and appearance of the surrounding area and the North York Moors National Park.
a change of use of land to equestrian, construction of stables and siting of field shelter
- Authority
- North York Moors
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- agricultural · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Symmons J
- Postcode
- YO21 2AX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the open countryside and character and appearance of the surrounding area and the North York Moors National Park
- whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location to the appellant's place of residence
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of nearby residents, with particular regard to traffic, noise and odour
What decided it
The significant harm the proposal would cause to the open countryside, character and appearance of the surrounding area and the North York Moors National Park outweighs the limited benefits of the development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Strategic Policy BPolicy CO20Strategic Policy C
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 88Paragraph 89Paragraph 102Paragraph 123Paragraph 124Paragraph 131Paragraph 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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