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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
Listed building consent for internal and external works to dwelling to include removal of the 20th century porch, erection of new porch, insertion of roof light in new opening in roof, internal and external works involved in the conversion of part of the adjoining barn to provide additional living accommodation, forming of internal access to the additional accommodation, and removal of masonry garden wall and aerial
Proposal details
- Reference
- S/02/129B/LB
- Parish
- Garsdale
- Agent
- Flinders
- UPRN
- 10003956537
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Birkrigg Farm, Garsdale, Sedbergh, LA10 5PB
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Documents 5 of 5
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Bat Report and Method StatementBat Survey | 10 Aug 2026 | View |
| S_02_129B_LB_DAS_and_HER_redacted.pdfDesign & access statement | 10 Aug 2026 | View |
| S_02_129B_LB_PLA.pdfPlans | 10 Aug 2026 | View |
| S_02_129B_LB_OFFICER_REPORT.pdfPlanning Officers Report | 2 Oct 2026 | View |
| S_02_129B_LB_DEC.pdfDecision Notice | 2 Oct 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
S_02_129B_LB_DEC.pdfPlanning conditions
- The works to which this consent relates shall be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this notice. Reason: To comply with the requirements of Section 18 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (as amended by section 51 (4) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004)
- The works shall be carried out in accordance with the details indicated in the following drawings/documents: - Location plan - Existing site plan, drawing no. 50, rev. P4 - Demolition site plan, drawing no. 51, rev. P7 - Proposed site plan, drawing no. 52, rev.. P7 - Existing GF plan, drawing no. 100, rev. P3 - Existing 1F plan, drawing no. 101, rev. P3 - Existing roof plan, drawing no. 102, rev. P3 - Existing GF RCP, drawing no. 110, rev. P3 - Existing 1F RCP, drawing no. 111, rev. P3 - Existing south and east elevation, drawing no. 120, rev. P3 - Existing north and west elevations, drawing no. 121, rev. P3 - Existing section A, drawing no. 130, rev. P3 - Heritage 1F plan, drawing no. 201, rev. P3 - Heritage GF RCP, drawing no. 210, rev. P3 - Heritage 1F RCP, drawing no. 211, rev. P3 - Heritage south and east elevation, drawing no. 220, rev. P3 - Heritage north and west elevation, drawing no. 221, rev. P3 - Proposed typical window, drawing no. 5000, rev. P3 - Demolition GF plan, drawing no. 300, rev. P7 - Demolition 1F plan, drawing no. 301, rev. P7 - Demolition GF RCP, drawing no. 310, rev. P7 - Demolition 1F RCP, drawing no. 311, rev. P7 - Demolition south and east, drawing no. 320, rev. P7 - Demolition north and west elevation, drawing no. 321, rev. P7 - Demolition section A, drawing no. 330, rev. P7 - Proposed GF plan, drawing no. 1000, rev. P7 - Proposed 1F plan, drawing no. 1001, rev. P7 - Proposed roof plan, drawing no. P31002, rev. P7 - Proposed GF RCP, drawing no. 1100, rev. P7 - Proposed 1F RCP, drawing no. 1101, rev. P7 - Proposed south and east elevation, drawing no. 2000, rev.P7 - Proposed north and west elevation, drawing no. 2001, P7 - Proposed section A, drawing no. 3000, P7 all received 7 August 2026. Reason : To define the plans/details to which this consent relates.
- The works hereby approved shall be carried out in strict accordance with the reasonable avoidance and mitigation measures set out in the Bat Survey Report by Batworker Consultancy, dated 26 July 2026. Reason: In order to safeguard the ecological interests of the site in accordance with policy NE1 of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Local Plan 2025-2040.
- Notwithstanding the details in the approved drawings, the works shall be carried out in accordance with the following details and retained as such thereafter: i The porch shall be constructed of stone and whitewashed with lime render to match the main building; ii The porch roof shall be of stone to match that depicted in the photograph on page 17 of the Design, Access and Heritage Statement dated September 2025. iii. The windows and doors shall be of timber. iv. The windows and doors of the converted barn shall either be of timber left unstained or of a dark colour, distinct from that used on the farmhouse. v. The reveals/recess of all the windows shall be recessed to match the existing reveals. Reason: To ensure the works conserve the significance of the listed building in accordance with policy AB1 of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Local Plan 2025-2040.
- The rooflight included in the works hereby approved shall be of 'conservation style,' fitted flush with the adjoining roof surface and shall not project above the plane of the roof. The rooflights shall be retained as such thereafter. Reason: To ensure the works conserve the significance of the listed building in accordance with policy AB1 of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Local Plan 2025-2040.
