Property for sale: Appleton le Moors, Near Kirkbymoorside, York

Key Features

• Situated in the outstanding North York Moors National Park Village of Appleton le Moors, can be found the former Methodist Chapel
• With the flexibility of change of use/re-development, subject to the appropriate consents
• Buyers should be aware that in the event of planning permission being granted current planning policy will demand a National Park local occupancy clause for private residential occupation
• Prospective purchasers are advised the former chapel has no further land than what it stands on with the exception of the enclosed apron area to the front
• Comprising front entrance lobby and former worship area 20’6” max x 25’11’max. The Chapel is now a shell internally, it has a newly laid concrete floor with insulation and plumbing for waste w
• Planning permission for change of use to a private dwelling has recently been declined
• Interested parties would be well advised to read the documents relating to change of use of chapels in the North York Moors National Park to gain an understanding of the local plan https://www.northyo
• The Chapel is located close to the centre of the village on the eastern side of the main street
• The village has a very popular pub known as the Moors Inn and is highly regarded for its cuisine

Description

Situated in the outstanding North York Moors National Park Village of Appleton le Moors, can be found the former Methodist Chapel; with the flexibility of change of use/re-development, subject to the appropriate consents. Buyers should be aware that in the event of planning permission being granted current planning policy will demand a National Park local occupancy clause for private residential occupation.

Prospective purchasers are advised the former chapel has no further land than what it stands on with the exception of the enclosed apron area to the front. Comprising front entrance lobby and former worship area 20’6” max x 25’11’max. The Chapel is now a shell internally, it has a newly laid concrete floor with insulation and plumbing for waste water, and drains connecter. Plans have been drawn up by an architect for the interior and will be included.

Planning permission for change of use to a private dwelling has recently been declined. Interested parties would be well advised to read the documents relating to change of use of chapels in the North York Moors National Park to gain an understanding of the local plan https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/planning/policy/local-plan/Local-Plan-NO-CROPS.pdf is highly advisable, a good starting point would be on pages 151, 152 and 153.

The Chapel is located close to the centre of the village on the eastern side of the main street. The village has a very popular pub known as the Moors Inn and is highly regarded for its cuisine.

Tenure: We understand the property to be freehold. Freehold vacant possession will be given on completion.

Services: Mains Electricity and drainage is laid on, water is not.

Photography: By Peter Illingworth

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Viewing:
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