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Peter Illingworth Kirkbymoorside
16 Market Place
Kirkbymoorside
York
North Yorkshire
YO62 6DA

01751 431107



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Gillamoor, Near Kirkbymoorside

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Key Features:

  • A great opportunity to acquire the former Gillamoor Methodist Chapel, with the flexibility of change of use/re-development, subject to the appropriate consents
  • The property is situated in the North York Moors National Park
  • Applicants who may wish to convert the Chapel to a dwelling should be aware that they are likely to be restricted by a local occupancy clause
  • The gross internal measurements to the Chapel 29’0” max x 25’0” max to include the disabled toilet 7’10” x 5’4”
  • Within the chapel area there is a sink
  • There is a very tiny portion of land to the rear of the Chapel
  • The Chapel is situated on the village green in a delightful setting within the village and close to the renowned ‘Surprise View’
  • The village has the benefit of the highly regarded Royal Oak for good food
  • The market towns of Kirkbymoorside, Pickering and Helmsley are within easy reach
  • The ancient city of York and the coastal resorts of Scarborough and Whitby are easily commutable
  • Gaining planning permission for change of use or for conversion to anything other than for community use, can be seen as quite onerous. You would be of course well advised to read the documents relating to change of use of chapels in the North York Moors National Park, reading and understanding 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.

Description:

A great opportunity to acquire the former Gillamoor Methodist Chapel, located within the outstanding North York Moors National Park 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.

The gross internal measurements to the Chapel 29’0” max x 25’0” max to include the disabled toilet 7’10” x 5’4”. Within the chapel area there is a sink. There is a very tiny portion of land to the rear of the Chapel.

Gaining planning permission for change of use or for conversion to anything other than for community use, can be seen as quite onerous. You would be of course well advised to read the documents relating to change of use of chapels in the North York Moors National Park, reading and understanding 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 situated on the village green in a delightful setting within the village and close to the renowned ‘Surprise View’. The village has the benefit of the highly regarded Royal Oak for good food.

The market towns of Kirkbymoorside, Pickering and Helmsley are within easy reach. The ancient city of York and the coastal resorts of Scarborough and Whitby are easily commutable.

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

Services: Mains water, drainage and electricity are laid on.

Photography: By Peter Illingworth

Need to sell your own property?
Contact Peter Illingworth on 01751 431107 for no-obligation advice.

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Contact Helen Shaw on 01751 431107 for an independent inspection by an experienced Chartered Surveyor, backed up by the RICS HomeBuyer report.

Viewing:
Strictly by appointment through the Agents Kirkbymoorside Office, 16 Market Place, Kirkbymoorside, York. Tel: 01751 431107.