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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
Full planning permission for change of use of land from agriculture to area for housing and caring for birds of prey and for the construction of boundary enclosures on the north and east elevation (Area A); a mixed use of agriculture and area for handling/display of birds of prey (Area B); an area for car parking for visitors to Settle Falconry (Area C); a mixed use of agriculture and in association with Settle Falconry (Areas D, E & I) (Retrospective)
Proposal details
- Reference
- C/04/678A
- Alternative references
- 14351449
- Parish
- Austwick CP
- Agent
- Dakin
- UPRN
- MAN000000000010109
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Scar Close Farm, Kiln Hill Lane, Feizor, LA2 8DF
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Documents 11 of 11
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| C_04_678A_Planning_Statement.pdfPlanning statement | 1 Dec 2025 | View |
| Statement of TruthSupporting documents | 1 Dec 2025 | View |
| Additional Information & Visitor Management Statement SUPERSEDEDSupporting documents | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Additional Information & Visitor Managaement Statement REVISEDSupporting documents | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Site Plan SUPERSEDEDAmended Plans | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Location Plan and Site Location PlanAmended Plans | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Landscaping Plan AMENDEDSupporting documents | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| C_04_678A_PLA.pdfPlans | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Part Superseded - Landscaping PlanTree Survey | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| C_04_678A_OFFICER_REPORT.pdfPlanning Officers Report | 26 Mar 2026 | View |
| C_04_678A_DEC_Redacted.pdfDecision Notice | 26 Mar 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
C_04_678A_DEC_Redacted.pdfPlanning conditions
- The development shall be carried out in accordance with the details indicated in the following drawings/documents:- Drawing No. TS789-3 Rev B - Location Plan Drawing No. TS789-1 Rev D - Proposed Site Plan Drawing No. TS789-5 Rev A - Existing and Proposed Landscaping Plan Additional Information and VisitorManagement Statement all received 3rd March 2026 Drawing No. TS789-4 Rev B - Existing Buildings in Area A Drawing No. SFC-R00-EX-101 - Elevations Planning Statement all received 28th November 2025 Reason : To define the plans/details to which this permission relates.
- Settle Falconry shall operate only in accordance with the details contained within the approved Management Plan, including the following : - The business shall only operate a maximum of 5 days per week; - Experiences shall only take place between 10:00 and 16:00 on these days; - There shall be no more than two experiences taking place in one day, and each one should last a maximum of 3 hours; - There shall be no more than 10 visitors (participants and spectators) at any one time; Reason: In the interests of the character of the site and surrounding area, and the intersts of the residential amenity of the surrounding occupiers, in accordance with Policies SP1 and SP4 of the adopted Yorkshire Dales Local Plan (2025-2030) and Policies CP1, CP6 and CP8 of the draft Yorkshire Dales Local Plan (2025-2040).
- In the event that unexpected contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development, it must be reported in writing immediately to the Local Planning Authority. An investigation and risk assessment must be undertaken and where remediation is necessary a remediation scheme must be prepared, which is subject to the approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority. Following completion of measures identified in the approved remediation scheme a verification report must be prepared, which is subject to the approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure that risks from land contamination to the future users of the land and neighbouring land are minimised, together with those to controlled waters, property and ecological systems, and to ensure that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other offsite receptors, in accordance with Policy SP4 of the adopted Yorkshire Dales Local Plan (2015-2030).
- Within 6 months of the completion of the development hereby permitted two bird boxes and one bat box shall have been positioned within the site. The bird and bat boxes shall be retained as such thereafter, unless details of an alternative biodiversity enhancement measure are first submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of wildlife enhancement in accordance with Policy W2 of the Yorkshire Dales Local Plan (2015-2030).
- The approved landscaping plan shall be completed in accordance with the following: i) all hard and soft landscaping shall be completed in accordance with the approved scheme, within the first planting season following the commencement of the development hereby approved and prior to first occupation, or otherwise in accordance with a programme agreed with the Local Planning Authority; ii) all trees, shrubs and hedge plants supplied shall comply with British Standard 3936 – 1 (1992): Specification for Nursery Stock. All sourcing, handling, selection, pre-planting site preparation, planting and post-planting maintenance shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of British Standard 8545 (2014): Trees – From Nursery to Independence in the Landscape, and British Standard 4428 (1989): Code of Practice for General Landscape Operations; iii) all new tree plantings shall be positioned in accordance with the requirements of Table A.1 of British Standard 5837 (2012): Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction; iv) any trees, shrubs or hedges planted in accordance with this condition that are removed, die, or become severely damaged or seriously diseased within 5 years of planting shall be replaced within the next planting season by trees, shrubs or hedging plants of like size and species to those originally required to be planted; Reason: To ensure appropriate landscaping to the site in accordance with policies SP4 and W2 of the adopted Yorkshire Dales Local Plan (2015-2030).
- When the use of the site for the housing, handling and display of birds of prey ceases, the buildings on site which house the birds of prey shall be demolished and removed from the site together with all ancillary equipment to leave the site clear. The site shall be restored in accordance with details first submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of the visual appearance of the site and the surrounding area, in accordance with Policy SP4 of the adopted Yorkshire Dales Local Plan (2015-2030) and Policies CP6 and CP8 of the draft Yorkshire Dales Local Plan (2025-2040).
- No lighting shall be installed within the application site. Reason: To ensure that the general amenity of the area is retained, wildlife is protected and the development protects the dark skies of the National Park, having regard to policy SP4 of the Yorkshire Dales Local Plan (2015-2030) and Policies CP6 and CP8 of the draft Yorkshire Dales Local Plan (2025-2040).
- The 4no, parking spaces shown within 'Area C' on Drawing No. TS789-1 Rev D - Proposed Site Plan, shall be retained and used only for the business and visitors to the birds of prey experience. Reason: In the interests of highway safety to provide for adequate and satisfactory provision of off-street parking to serve birds of prey operations, in accordance with Policy SP4 of the adopted Yorkshire Dales Local Plan (2015-2030).
- No new enclosures, areas of hardstanding, seating areas, surfaced paths, signage, or any other engineering operations shall be constructed within the application site. Reason: In the interests of the visual appearance of the site and the surrounding area, in accordance with Policy SP4 of the adopted Yorkshire Dales Local Plan (2015-2030) and Policies CP6 and CP8 of the draft Yorkshire Dales Local Plan (2025-2040).
