Councillors delay ruling on unauthorised Yorkshire Dales building work

Summarised from The Press (York)'s report · Updated 14 Oct, 06:44 · Archive

Councillors have delayed approving unauthorised alterations at a Yorkshire Dales property, fearing it would encourage people to ignore planning rules.

The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority's planning committee has delayed approval of unauthorised building work at Far End House, near Austwick, after members raised concerns about the precedent it could set. Planning officers had recommended approval, but councillors voted to defer the decision amid questions about the development's history and consequences.

The works include substantial rebuilding and enlargement of a former agricultural outbuilding, extension of a garden into farmland, and installation of ground-mounted solar panels. Peter Goold, chair of Austwick Parish Council, urged rejection of the application, arguing that a farmstead building had been demolished without permission and a new building erected in its place nearly twice the original size. He also noted that many trees designated for retention had been felled and the garden had been extended into farmland.

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• Fears of 'demolish first, ask later' message over unauthorised developmentCouncillors have delayed a decision on whether to approve unauthorised building work at a Yorkshire Dales property.The Press (York) · 14 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority · Far End House · Austwick · Peter Goold · Austwick Parish Council

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