The Richmond (Yorks) Area Constituency Planning Committee of North Yorkshire Council met on Thursday 13 June 2024 to discuss several planning applications, including the refusal of a change of use for the Horseshoe Inn in West Rounton, the deferral of a decision on bungalows in Appleton Wiske, and a minded to decision on a large residential development in Brompton on Swale.

Application for Change of Use from Public House to Dwelling at the Horseshoe Inn, West Rounton

The committee considered an application (ZB23/01932/FUL) for the change of use of the Horseshoe Inn in West Rounton from a public house to a dwelling. The application, submitted by Mr S. Taylor, was brought to the committee due to significant local interest.

Mary Weastell from the Rountons Community Interest Group, David Richards from Rountons Parish Council, and Divisional Councillor Annabel Wilkinson all spoke against the application. They highlighted community proposals to develop the pub as a community hub and its registration as a property of community value.

The committee unanimously refused the application, citing the loss of a community facility and the harm to the Grade II listed building, which would fail to meet Local Plan policies IC4 and S3, as well as Policy E5 and section 16 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

Application for Listed Building Consent for Ground Floor Alterations at the Horseshoe Inn, West Rounton

A related application (ZB23/01933/LBC) for listed building consent for ground floor alterations at the Horseshoe Inn was also considered. The same objectors spoke against this application, raising concerns about the removal of features that define the building as a public house and the implications for its heritage status.

The committee was minded to refuse the application, delegating the final decision to the Assistant Director of Planning Services. The refusal was based on the potential harm to the Grade II listed building without any public benefit, failing to meet Local Plan Policy E5 and section 16 of the NPPF.

Construction of Four Detached Bungalows at Land to West of Smithy Green, Appleton Wiske

The committee reviewed an application (ZB23/01649/FUL) for the construction of four detached bungalows at land to the west of Smithy Green, Appleton Wiske, submitted by Clarion Homes Ltd. Derek Partington from Appleton Wiske Parish Council and Divisional Councillor Annabel Wilkinson spoke against the application, while Steve Hesmondhalgh, the agent for the applicant, spoke in support.

Concerns were raised about the access road being in Flood Zone 2 and the visual impact on the Grade II listed St Mary’s Church. The committee deferred the decision to a subsequent meeting to allow for further assessment of flood risks and alternative access routes.

Full Planning Permission for Ground Floor Side Extension at 13 Moorside Road, Richmond

An application (ZD23/00683/FULL) for a ground floor side extension at 13 Moorside Road, Richmond, was considered. The applicant, a senior officer of the council, had a pecuniary interest in the outcome. The committee granted planning permission subject to the conditions listed in the report.

Construction of 92 Residential Dwellings at Land North of Caxton Close, Brompton on Swale

The committee discussed an application (21/00797/FULL) for the construction of 92 residential dwellings with associated infrastructure on land north of Caxton Close, Brompton on Swale. Alice Hall from Persimmon Homes spoke in support of the application.

Issues discussed included the proximity of play areas to existing properties, the provision of 40% affordable housing, and the terminology used for community spaces. The committee was minded to grant the application, subject to a Section 106 agreement and the replacement of the term kick-about area with community open space. The final decision was delegated to the Assistant Director of Planning Services.

For more details, you can refer to the 240411 - Minutes of the meeting.