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Dismissed19 January 20263371722

Beacon Farm Beacon Brow Road, Scalby, Scarborough, YO13 0RB

Planning appeal 3371722 at Beacon Farm Beacon Brow Road, Scalby, Scarborough, YO13 0RB (North York Moors) was dismissed on 19 January 2026 by Inspector Tinsley F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the disputed conditions are necessary having regard to the character and appearance of the appeal site, and its location within the North York Moors National Park.

conversion of farm building to two holiday cottages and one residential annexe with associated parking and landscaping works without complying with condition attached to planning permission Ref NYM/2022/0476, dated 9 February 2024

Authority
North York Moors
Appeal type
other · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Unknown
Inspector
Tinsley F
Postcode
YO13 0RB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the disputed conditions are necessary having regard to the character and appearance of the appeal site, and its location within the North York Moors National Park

What decided it

The use of traditional timber materials is fundamental to conserving the character and appearance of the traditional stone barn within the National Park, and the proposed uPVC windows would be noticeably different and appear out of place, conflicting with development plan policy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Strategic Policy AStrategic Policy CPolicy C2Policy CO12

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