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. 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.
Policy C01O of The North York Moors Local Plan only permits new housing development in Open Countryside where there is an essential need to support established farming, forestry or other essential land management activities. The application site is located within the open countryside and therefore would not comply with the criteria of Policy CO10. If permitted, the proposal would represent 'sporadic' development in the countryside which would significantly harm the landscape character and special qualities of this part of the National Park. This would conflict with Strategic Policies A, B and M and Policy CO10 of the NYM Local Plan which set out the spatial strategy for development and seek to conserve and enhance the special qualities of the National Park.