Planning appeal decision
Broughton Caravan Park, Calver, Derbyshire, S32 3YP
Planning appeal 3276927 at Broughton Caravan Park, Calver, Derbyshire, S32 3YP (Peak District) was dismissed on 9 May 2022 by Inspector Edginton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the extension to the existing caravan park would comply with local policies.
Change of use from grassland to a caravan park extension for 21 pitches. Alteration to the main road (A623) access including an additional bin store to match existing
- Authority
- Peak District
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- caravan-gypsy · Change of use
- Inspector
- Edginton A
- Postcode
- S32 3YP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the extension to the existing caravan park would comply with local policies
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the Peak District National Park (PDNP), including the setting of the Calver Conservation Area
What decided it
The development is prohibited by Core Strategy Policy RT3 which prohibits static caravans, and would cause adverse effects on the character and appearance of the National Park and the setting of the conservation area, contrary to national policy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy RT3DMP Policy DMR1DMP Policy DMC8CS Policy L3DMP Policy DMC3CS Policy L1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 176Paragraph 179Paragraph 180Paragraph 186Paragraph 188Paragraph 194Paragraph 200
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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