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Dismissed25 July 20223291597

Back Forest Farm, Hazelwood Road, Swythamley, Rushton Spencer, SK11 0RF

Planning appeal 3291597 at Back Forest Farm, Hazelwood Road, Swythamley, Rushton Spencer, SK11 0RF (Peak District) was dismissed on 25 July 2022 by Inspector Hall R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, having regard to its location within the Peak District National Park.

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Authority
Peak District
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
utilities-energy · Other minor developments
Inspector
Hall R
Postcode
SK11 0RF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, having regard to its location within the Peak District National Park

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area and landscape and scenic beauty of the National Park, which could not be adequately mitigated and conflicted with the development plan and Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CC2Policy L1Policy GSP1Policy GSP3Policy DMC3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 158

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