Land West Of The B 6276 North Stainmore Kirby Stephen CA17 4EA

1. 1.The proposed revised building, by reason of its substantial and formally arranged ancillary accommodation, level of amenity, internally focused layout, domestic-style fenestration, prominent black uPVC double-door entrance, extensive uPVC detailing and grey concrete roof tiles, would have the features, amenities and appearance of a dwelling and would be capable of functioning as independent residential accommodation without material external alteration. The proposal would therefore be tantamount to the provision of an unjustified new dwelling within the open countryside, a matter which could not reasonably be overcome through a condition restricting its use. Furthermore, the building would have an overly domestic and South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4DQ westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk formal appearance that would fail to reflect the simple, functional character expected of a private stable building and would appear incongruous within its rural setting. The proposal would fail to conserve and enhance the distinctive character and natural beauty of the North Pennines National Landscape and would not further the statutory purpose of the designation. The identified harm would substantially outweigh the limited benefits of the revised development. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies LS1, HS3, DEV5, ENV2 and ENV3 of the Eden Local Plan, Policies S5, DP3 and N4 of the National Planning Policy Framework, and Codes OD1.1, OD1.2, OD1.4, OD2.1, OD6.1 and OD6.6 of the Westmorland and Furness Design Code, and would fail to satisfy the Local Planning Authority’s duty under section 85(A1) of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, as amended, to seek to further the purpose of conserving and enhancing the natural beauty of the North Pennines National Landscape.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

CA17 4EA

Application type

Full Application

Scale / size

Small

Parish

Stainmore

Date validated

23 July 2026

Application expires

17 September 2026

Agent address

Office A Bradley Hill Farm Claughton on Brock Preston PR3 0GA

Statutory period

56 days

Documents

3