Campsite owner appeals refusal over ancient monument concerns

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 13:51 · Archive

A landowner is appealing North Yorkshire Council's refusal to allow a temporary campsite near Richmond due to protected ancient monuments.

Nicholas Green of St Nicholas Estate has launched two planning appeals against North Yorkshire Council's refusal to allow land to be used for Swalefolk Camping. The proposed temporary campsite would operate for up to 60 days each year without full planning permission if certificates of lawfulness had been granted.

The dispute involves Barn Close Field in Maison Dieu and former playing fields off Easby Low Road, between Richmond and Easby Abbey. The council ruled that permitted development rights did not apply because the proposed campsite access extended into the scheduled Scots Dyke ancient monument. Planners also said insufficient information had been provided to establish whether the campsite was within the grounds of the nearby Grade II-listed St Nicholas building.

Mr Green claims the council overlooked important evidence and relied on incorrect advice from Historic England when concluding the campsite would encroach on the protected monument. Richmond Town Council, Easby Parish Council and local residents raised objections citing concerns about highway safety, noise, archaeology and the impact on the surrounding countryside.

Campsite owner appeals refusal over ancient monument concerns — Image: Gazette & Herald (Malton)

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Campsite owner appeals refusals over protected ancient monument concernsA campsite owner in the UK has appealed after plans were refused due to ancient monuments in Richmond, Yorkshire.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 2 Nov, 13:15
Campsite owner appeals refusals over protected ancient monument concernsA campsite owner in the UK has appealed after plans were refused due to ancient monuments in Richmond, Yorkshire.The Press (York) · 2 Nov, 13:15

In this story: Nicholas Green · North Yorkshire Council · Historic England · St Nicholas Estate · Swalefolk Camping · Richmond · Easby Abbey · Scots Dyke

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