One dwelling at Garthforth Hall Cottage, Ryton

“ZE25/00703/FUL - Erection of a dwelling and associated works and infrastructure at Garthforth Hall Cottage, Ryton Rigg Road, Ryton, North Yorkshire, YO17 6RY”

“The Assistant Director Planning – Community Development Services sought determination of a full planning application for the erection of a dwelling and associated works at Garthforth Hall Cottage, Ryton Rigg Road, Ryton, North Yorkshire, YO17 6RY.”

“There was a discrepancy in the address, as the property is also known as Garforth Hall Cottage, however the application had proceeded on the basis of the information provided on the application form and the site was adequately identified by the location plan.”

“The officer summarised the history of planning applications at the site, ending with the current application to erect a new dwelling similar to the approved renovation, which was granted in 2024.”

“During works to implement the permission, the applicants were advised by their builder/surveyor that the structure had become unsafe. The applicants elected to demolish the building and construct a complete rebuild. The applicants were subsequently advised by a council officer that, because the cottage had been demolished, their planning permission to renovate and extend the cottage was no longer capable of being implemented. The new building works ceased at foundation level.”

“[name withheld], Chair of Habton Parish Council, spoke in support of the application.”

“Councillor Steve Mason, Division Member, spoke in support of the application.”

“What was the definition of a local needs occupancy condition as defined in the Ryedale Local Plan? The officer confirmed the local needs occupancy condition • Have permanently resided in the parish or an adjoining parish, including those outside the district, for at least three years and are now in need of new accommodation, which cannot be met from the existing housing stock.”

“During consideration of the application Members considered the officer’s assessment of the application against Council policy, the support from neighbours and the exceptional circumstances leading to the application…”

“It was proposed by Councillor Lindsay Burr and seconded by Councillor Nigel Knapton that Members were minded to approve the application, with the inclusion of a local needs occupancy condition.”

“OFFICIAL That Members were minded to approve the application and delegate authority to the Head of Development Management, in consultation with the Chair, to determine the application subject to the inclusion of a local needs occupancy condition and other appropriate conditions.”