Plans for a glamping site in a North Yorkshire town have been approved.

The site, located at Mason Cottage on Wensley Road, Leyburn, will now expand its current operations to include four glamping pods.

The proposal, submitted by A Calvert and overseen by agent Paul Draper from Pddesign Consulting Limited, also includes the construction of a stone-built washhouse.

The 0.42-hectare site is currently used partially for agriculture and partially as a holiday let.

Glamping pods, an update from the originally intended shepherd huts, will be made of timber frames and cedar cladding, and will be equipped with UPVC windows and electric underfloor heating.

They will also include basic kitchenettes and bathroom amenities.

The utility block, originally designed for the approved glamping site, will see an increase in size to accommodate the additional pods.

The design will match that of the cottage.

The proposal was initially approved in September 2020.

This new application is seeking permission for additional and updated glamping units.

North Yorkshire Council granted the expansion of the glamping site on October 29.

Development must begin within three years, with specifications detailed for site access, parking, and landscaping to ensure highway safety and aesthetic compliance.

Approved landscaping plans include mixed thorn hedging with native trees around the site and there are specific restrictions on site lighting to control light pollution and safeguard local ecology.

The units must be used solely for holiday accommodations, not permanent residences and a register of guests must be maintained.

In terms of wildlife accommodations, bat and bird boxes must be installed, and visitors will be informed about local environmental preservation efforts.

Drainage will be managed through soakaways, with regular maintenance required to prevent flooding.

The proposal also included requirements for vehicle and pedestrian access assessments, flood risk and biodiversity considerations, waste storage and drainage systems, including a bin store and soakaway for surface water.