OUTLINE planning permission for extensions to a business park at Mount Pleasant Way, Stokesley have been approved by Hambleton District Council. The five acre area for Armstrong Richardson will be for light and general industry, research and development, offices, storage and distribution. Great and Little Broughton parish Council objected to the plans warning it was creeping development which reduced the open nature of the landscape. As part of the approval contributions will be required from the developer towards improved footpath and cycle links to Stokesley town centre and to Great Ayton.

EXTENSION APPROVED: Moves to extend a caravan and camping site on agricultural land at Forest Lane, Alne, near Thirsk were approved by Hambleton District Council. The site at Far Shires Farm, already has permission for ten caravans and also has several holiday cottages. The extension allows two static and five touring caravans and up to ten tents. Officers recommended the application by granted as it would benefit rural tourism and help support the rural economy.

STUD FARM: An equine clinic at a stud farm has been given planning permission by Hambleton District council. The site at Stanley Grange Stud in Yarm Lane, will be used as an independent specialist equine vet practice offering care for horses in the area and the nearby stud. Officers said the development would help support the rural economy.

WORKSHOP DENIED: Plans by Broadacres Housing Association for a change of use from existing garages to build a workshop and store with a boundary fence and gates at Prospect Garages, Prospect View, Northallerton have been refused by Hambleton District Council’s planning committee. There were concerns over disturbance of neighbours and the potential level of congestion on the footpath and cycleways.

CAFE USEAGE: A shop in Northallerton high Street can also be used as a cafe after Hambleton District Council’s planning committee agreed to a mixed use for the premises at 127 High Street for Clervaux Artisan Bakery. The premises are being used by the Clervaux Trust which seeks to reconnect young people with nature and low impact technologies. The business was begun in Darlington where all baking and cooking will still be done, but food will be available at the rear of the premises.