Planning appeal decision
St Josephs Rc Church, Chesterfield Road, Steveley, S43 3QF
Planning appeal 3300929 at St Josephs Rc Church, Chesterfield Road, Steveley, S43 3QF (Chesterfield Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 November 2022 by Inspector Brook S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area, having specific regard to the functions of the Strategic Gap designation.
Proposed erection of 3No detached dwellings
- Authority
- Chesterfield Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Brook S
- Postcode
- S43 3QF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area, having specific regard to the functions of the Strategic Gap designation
What decided it
The proposed development would harm the character and function of the strategic gap designation through the removal of mature landscaping and urbanisation of the site, which would diminish its contribution to the appreciation and perceptual benefits of the open countryside.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CLP1Policy CLP15Policy CLP2Policy CLP3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 174
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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