St Bernadettes Church, 59 High Street, Bolsover, S44 6HF

Planning appeal 3317479 at St Bernadettes Church, 59 High Street, Bolsover, S44 6HF (Bolsover District Council) was dismissed on 2 November 2023 by Inspector Berry A, 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, including the Bolsover Conservation Area and the setting of Non-Designated Heritage Assets.

the conversion of St Bernadettes Church into a residential private property

Authority: Bolsover District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Berry A
Postcode: S44 6HF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the Bolsover Conservation Area and the setting of Non-Designated Heritage Assets

What decided it

The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the setting of Non-Designated Heritage Assets caused by the proposed alterations, which would not be outweighed by the modest public benefits of providing one dwelling and bringing a vacant building back into use.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SC3Policy SC16Policy SC21Successful Places: A Guide to Sustainable Housing Layout and Design Supplementary Planning Document, adopted 2013
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 194Paragraph 199Paragraph 202Paragraph 203Paragraph 126

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