Valley Farm House, Old Hillcliff Lane, Turnditch, BELPER, DE56 2EA

the demolition and removal of Riding School Arena, hardstanding, floodlighting and looseboxes and erection of one detached dwelling and garage/store with parking, curtilage and landscaping at Hillcliff Stud, Old Hillcliff Lane

Authority: Amber Valley Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Jones D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including landscape character

What decided it

The proposed development would cause substantial and long-lasting harm to the character and appearance of the area and landscape character, which would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the modest benefits of providing one dwelling and economic contributions.

The substantial harm to character and appearance and landscape character, ascribed substantial weight as long-lasting, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited weight given to modest economic and social benefits and the small contribution to housing supply, such that even if the tilted balance applied the proposal would fail.

Framework references: 11, 130, 174

Plan policies cited: Policy LS1, Policy LS3, Policy HS12, Policy EN7, Policy EN1, Policy H5

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