Silpho Brow Farm West, Beacon Brow Rd, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO13 0JP

Planning appeal 3354533 at Silpho Brow Farm West, Beacon Brow Rd, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO13 0JP (North York Moors) was allowed on 3 April 2025 by Inspector Bartlett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed new stable and store building on the character and appearance of the countryside.

the construction of timber stables for 3 horses and a store, for private use only. Use of barn for storage, not for renting out or other commercial things, for use by owner/occupier only

Authority: North York Moors
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: agricultural · Change of use
Inspector: Bartlett R
Postcode: YO13 0JP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed new stable and store building on the character and appearance of the countryside
The effect of the use of the existing barn for storage purposes on the living conditions of nearby residents and the general tranquillity of the area with regard to increased activity levels and traffic movements

What decided it

The limited scale, appearance and siting of the proposed stables and store close to existing buildings would not result in visual harm to the countryside or the National Park, and the barn storage use would not harm neighbouring residents' living conditions when controlled by conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CO20Policy CO12Policy CO17
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 182

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