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Notice varied and upheld6 February 20253346989

Old Dairy Barn, Rigg End , Newbiggin on Lune, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4NB

Planning appeal 3346989 at Old Dairy Barn, Rigg End , Newbiggin on Lune, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4NB (Yorkshire Dales) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 6 February 2025 by Inspector Franks Z, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

without planning permission, material change of use of land to use for residential purposes ancillary to the use of the dwelling house, and, the construction of a raised patio area, including the installation of a hot tub and erection of fencing to enclose the raised patio area on the land

Authority
Yorkshire Dales
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Franks Z
Postcode
CA17 4NB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • The safe management of livestock on the neighbouring property

What decided it

The development causes unacceptable harm to both the character and appearance of the National Park landscape and the safe management of livestock on the neighbouring farm, with no adequate mitigation possible.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DEV5Policy RUR3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 182Paragraph 135

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