PLANS have been submitted to Richmondshire District Council for four three-bedroom dormer bungalows in Aldbrough St John, near Richmond.

The application, made on behalf of Kevin Johnson, is seeking planning permission for the erection of four dwellings and associated works on land to the south-west of Dilston House, Brickkiln Lane, Aldbrough St John, Richmond.

According to the planning statement submitted to the council, at present the land is part of grassed paddock that is used for grazing for the applicant’s horses.

The plans are for two detached and two semi-detached dormer bungalows,, with the first floor situated within the roof space of the properties, with adjoining double garages.

The dwellings will incorporate traditional features and detailing, such as quoin stones, traditional style cills and lintels to the majority of openings and use of conservation style rooflights.

The dwellings have been informed by the prevailing character of the village and will use materials that are commensurate with their surroundings and have been deemed acceptable previously.

The heritage statement accompanying the proposal states: "Aldbrough St John is part of a cluster, along with Caldwell and Eppleby, whereby a variety of services and amenities are available.

"Thus, the development is considered to be sustainably located and given that the Core Strategy is supportive of proportionate developments in secondary service villages.

"The impact assessment has found there to be a be a neutral effect on the significance and setting of the Conservation Area and a negligible effect on the significance and setting of Dilston House, the latter of which is due to the fact that the proposals will alter the existing setting of the Grade II listed building through the introduction of new development, but it will not alter how the asset of Dilston House is viewed or experienced from public vantage points."

No alterations are proposed to the access points onto the highways established via the previous consent or the boundary treatments adjacent to the highway.

The existing stone wall will be retained with stone walls also used within the site as boundary treatments that form defined boundaries for the various plots.

Soft landscaping will help to soften the appearance of the development in the local area.

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