Brakehill Farm, Rainton, Thirsk, YO7

General comments

Development opportunity of this nature are few and far between. The sale of Brakehill Farm with the benefit of detailed planning permission is one of an increasingly rare opportunity to create 7 private residences in what will be a charming enclave of individual houses adjacent to open countryside, yet within 10 miles from the market town of Thirsk and 3 miles from junction 49 of the A1(M). Three of the proposed dwellings are conversions of existing traditional stone barns, two being complete new build, and two further Class Q units in contrast.

Location

Rainton is a peaceful and idyllic village, virtually equidistant from Ripon and Thirsk, and enjoys a beautiful countryside location complete with a cricket club, village green, recreational area, and pub. Its enviable position between the market towns of Ripon and Thirsk makes the village ideally placed to provide all the advantages of rural living while having a wide variety of services and amenities only a short journey away. Thirsk offers a great train network with services direct to Manchester Airport and London’s Kings Cross.

Five miles to the south and sat on the banks of the River Ure is the Cathedral city of Ripon with an excellent range of amenities including independent shops, a popular weekly market, a selection of restaurants and bars, a cinema, racecourse, golf course, and leisure centre. The city has several schools including Ripon Grammar
School, historically rated as the top state school in the north, Outwood Academy plus a good choice of primary schools. In addition, there is a good range of private schools, including Queen Mary’s and Cundall Manor, and others within a 30 minute drive in York, Bedale, Durham, and Barnard Castle.

The popular Spa town of Harrogate is a 20 minute drive away offering excellent amenities and most denominations of schools.

To the north is Thirsk, made famous by the books, films, and television series based on the life and work of vet James Herriot. Thirsk is a bustling, traditional market town with a cobbled square holding twice-weekly markets. This is complemented perfectly by a selection of shops, cafes, and restaurants. All of this is set amongst North Yorkshire’s stunning countryside and those seeking the outdoors are spoilt for choice with some of the country’s most breathtaking scenery on the doorstep.

Planning

Planning permission was granted by North Yorkshire Council on four separate applications as follows -

• Decision No ZC23/03940/FUL: Full planning application for conversion of existing agricultural buildings to create three dwellings with ancillary works

• Decision No 21/02187/PIP: Permission in Principal for demolition of existing agricultural building and erection of two dwellings

• Decision No ZC23/02003/TDCMIN: Technical Detail Consent following granting of Permission in Principle 21/02187/PIP for the demolition of the existing agricultural building and erection of two dwellings

• ZC24/01157/PBR: Prior approval granted (under Class Q conversion) for proposed conversion of an agricultural building to two dwellings, with associated building works.

Copies of the full decision notices together with a complete set of documents are available on the North Yorkshire planning web portal: northyorks.gov.uk

Use the public access section and put in the appropriate application number/s provided
above.

Using the current proposed floor plans for each of the 7 dwellings these could provide an overall floor area/living space of some 18,000 sq ft. Plots 1, 2, 3, 6 & 7 will have formal garden space and garageing whereas the two Class Q units 4 & 5 will have less outside space and allocated parking areas.

Plans and elevations

Please note that these are indicative proposals of the finished product and are therefore for identification purposes only.