Plans have been submitted to turn an agricultural building in Coneythorpe into five two-bedroom homes.

The proposals for Spring Bank Farm on Shortsill Lane would include creating a "physical buffer" between the barn and the surrounding agricultural land and buildings.

The barn, currently used for storage, is made from a steel frame and block work. The application said the conversion would have vertical cedar wood cladding and aluminium window frames.

The external block work base would be retained, the application said, "ensuring the building retains its utilitarian, agricultural aesthetic as constructed and does not introduce alien or inappropriate elements to its rural surroundings".

The barn would be converted to a terrace of five homes. Each would have an open plan living, dining and kitchen space on the ground floor, along with a bedroom and bathroom.

Each first floor would include a bedroom with en suite and dressing area, as well as a mezzanine overlooking the living area below.

The application said:

The plans have been submitted to Harrogate Borough Council, but will be decided by North Yorkshire Council after it comes into effect next Saturday.

To view or comment on the application, visit the planning pages of the Harrogate Borough Council website and use reference 23/00859/PBR.

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