Mr M Scott, Bagby Airfield, Bagby, Thirsk, North - Hambleton District ...

148. As the policy notes “Throughout the District design and location of new
development should take account of the landscape character and its
surroundings and not have a detrimental effect on the immediate environment
and on any important long distance views.”
149. The guidance in the justification to the policy requires that proposals which
will have an impact on the landscape should address the intrinsic character of its
surroundings and seek where possible to retain and strengthen the intrinsic
character of areas.
150. DP44 Very noise activities
151. The policy provides guidance to prevent new dwellings and other noise
sensitive uses from locating in noisy locations and also directs noise generating
development away from noise sensitive locations. The areas around the military
airfields of Linton on Ouse and Leeming have been designated as noise
exclusion, restriction and insulation zones in recognition of the circumstances in
those locations. No other such zones exist in the District. Lesser noise levels
are considered under policy DP1 Protecting Amenity.
152. The level of noise generated by many uses which are disturbing are
infrequent and/or short term such as from certain outdoor entertainments or from
industrial processes. The level of noise and impact upon communities from
airfields can extend beyond matters of amenity and can raise health problems
and interference with sleep justifying a separate policy to deal with the issue.
The context of the policy is provided by PPG24 and in turn to the World Health
Organisation policy and guidance.
153. Lawful Use
154. An understanding of the lawful use of the site is essential as it gives an
understanding of the existing controls over activity at the airfield and determines
the fall back position in the event of a refusal of the planning appeals and
upholding the 2009 Enforcement Notice.
155. It is plain that evidence of the lawful use is limited. The written evidence is
mainly given in the planning application and planning enforcement records.
Some of this detail is contained in the documents supporting the planning
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