Appeal Allowed — Knaresborough
25/03020/FUL
Plompton Hall Farm House, Knaresborough, HG5 8NA
The planning appeal decision letter concerns two appeals by Stephen Isaacs against North Yorkshire Council's refusal to grant planning permission and listed building consent for the repair and restoration of an outbuilding at Plompton Hall Farmhouse, a Grade II listed building. The main issues addressed by the Inspector were whether the proposal would preserve the listed building and its setting, and whether it would enhance the character of the Plompton Conservation Area. The Inspector acknowledged that the proposal involved minimal internal alterations and the formation of a new doorway, which would not negatively impact the building's significance. However, the proposal included a new glazed link between the farmhouse and the outbuilding, which raised concerns. While the link was designed to be subservient and respectful to the existing structures, it would alter the experience of the listed building and its immediate setting, resulting in some harm to its significance. Ultimately, the Inspector allowed both appeals, granting planning permission and listed building consent, but noted that the proposal would preserve the listed building and its setting while causing some harm to its significance. Conditions were imposed to ensure careful detailing and design of the new link and other works to mitigate the identified impacts. The decision reflects a balance between preserving heritage assets and allowing for their adaptive reuse.
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