The building proposed for conversion is not considered to be of architectural or historic importance and does not make a positive contribution to the landscape of the National Park and is not worthy of retention in the landscape through conversion to an alternative use. The proposal is therefore considered to be contrary to the requirements of Policy CO12 of the North York Moors Local Plan. Furthermore, the proposed change of use would introduce a level and form of tourist activity which would represents an overly intensive form of commercial development within the open countryside to the detriment of the character of the area.
If approved the development would encourage other applications for the conversion of poor quality outbuildings to tourist accommodation which would lead to a change in the character and appearance of the National Park and introduce a level and form of tourist activity which would be inappropriate within the open countryside contrary to Strategic Policy A of the North York Moors Local Plan.