Planning appeal decision
The Grange, Greaves Lane, Ashford-in-the-Water, Bakewell, DE45 1QH
Planning appeal 3234848 at The Grange, Greaves Lane, Ashford-in-the-Water, Bakewell, DE45 1QH (Peak District) was dismissed on 17 September 2021 by Inspector Rann J, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the grade II listed building, The Grange, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses and whether it would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Ashford-in-the-Water Conservation Area (AWCA).
internal alterations and extension’. Appeal B: APP/M9496/Y/19/3234846 The Grange, Greaves Lane, Ashford In The Water DE45 1QH
- Authority
- Peak District
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Hearing
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Rann J
- Postcode
- DE45 1QH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the grade II listed building, The Grange, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses and whether it would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Ashford-in-the-Water Conservation Area (AWCA)
What decided it
The considerable weight given to the less than substantial harm to the listed building's special interest and the conservation area's character was not outweighed by the modest public benefits of the scheme.
The great importance and weight given to the less than substantial harm to the listed building and conservation area outweighed the modest public benefits (mainly private benefits of improved accommodation and one small heritage enhancement), so the balance tipped against the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy L3Policy GSP1Policy GSP2Policy GSP3Policy DMC3Policy DMC5Policy DMC7Policy DMC8Policy DMH7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 194
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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