Planning appeal decision
Ballidon Moor Farm Ballidon Moor, Brassington, Matlock, DE4 4HP
Planning appeal 3271933 at Ballidon Moor Farm Ballidon Moor, Brassington, Matlock, DE4 4HP (Peak District) was dismissed on 28 October 2021 by Inspector Scriven M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Peak District National Park.
the change of use to touring caravan site with 10 pitches and erection of shower/toilet block
- Authority
- Peak District
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- caravan-gypsy · Change of use
- Inspector
- Scriven M
- Postcode
- DE4 4HP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Peak District National Park
- The effect of the proposed development on nearby listed buildings
What decided it
The unacceptable harmful effects on the character and appearance of the National Park and the setting of listed buildings, combined with insufficient public benefits to outweigh the identified harm, rendered the proposal contrary to development plan policies and the Framework.
The marginal economic benefits of construction and increased tourism were outweighed by the substantial harm to the character and appearance of the National Park and the less-than-substantial but nonetheless significant harm to the setting of listed heritage assets.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Peak District Core Strategy Policy L1Peak District Core Strategy Policy L3Peak District Core Strategy Policy RT3Development Management Policies Policy DMC3Development Management Policies Policy DMC5Development Management Policies Policy DMC7Development Management Policies Policy DMR1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199
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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