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Allowed31 January 20253351401

Barn West of Scarr House Force, Muker, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6DW

Planning appeal 3351401 at Barn West of Scarr House Force, Muker, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6DW (Yorkshire Dales) was allowed on 31 January 2025 by Inspector Burnham T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Swaledale and Arkengarthdale Barns and Walls Conservation Area.

conversion of a traditional stone barn to a camping barn

Authority
Yorkshire Dales
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector
Burnham T
Postcode
DL11 6DW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Swaledale and Arkengarthdale Barns and Walls Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposal would preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and accord with the development plan, particularly Policies SP2, SP4, L1, L2 and L3 of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Local Plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP2Policy SP4Policy L1Policy L2Policy L3

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