The application site is not associated, physically linked, or adjoining the site of an existing business or 'managing dwelling' and as such the proposed development of tourism accommodation represents the development of an undeveloped isolated parcel of land in the open countryside which is likely to lead to development pressure for managers accommodation in the open countryside. Furthermore, the nature of the deciduous roadside hedge would be likely to result in poor winter screening of the site and not represent 'adequate well-established vegetation'. The proposal would therefore represent sporadic development and be contrary to the spatial requirements of Strategic Policy B and Policy UE2 of the adopted North York Moors Local Plan.
The proposed development would, due to the introduction of lighting to serve the proposed facilities, result in significant light spill in the local area which would detrimentally affect the dark skies reserve of the National Park and negatively impact on nocturnal wildlife. The development would therefore be in conflict with Policy ENV4 of the NYM Local Plan which seeks to ensure that the darkness of the night skies above the National Park, and the associated ecology benefits, are maintained and enhanced.