Planning appeal decision
Carr Barn Farm, Moorwood Moor Lane, Wessington, Alfreton, DE55 6DU
Planning appeal 3314173 at Carr Barn Farm, Moorwood Moor Lane, Wessington, Alfreton, DE55 6DU (North East Derbyshire District Council) was dismissed on 21 June 2023 by Inspector Jones H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the developments comply with the relevant development plan policies relating to development within the countryside inclusive of their effects upon the character and appearance of the area.
an agricultural implement store
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- agricultural · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
- Inspector
- Jones H
- Postcode
- DE55 6DU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the developments comply with the relevant development plan policies relating to development within the countryside inclusive of their effects upon the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The appellant failed to demonstrate that either building was necessary for agriculture, and both would cause harm to the character and appearance of the countryside area through inappropriate siting and design.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SS9Policy LC5Policy SDC3Policy SDC12Policy 2 of the Wessington Neighbourhood Plan 2017-2034
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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