Broughton Caravan Park, Calver, Derbyshire, S32 3YP

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

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.

Framework references: 176, 179, 180, 186, 188, 194, 200

Plan policies cited: Policy RT3, DMP Policy DMR1, DMP Policy DMC8, CS Policy L3, DMP Policy DMC3, CS Policy L1

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