Planning appeal decision
The Smithy, Alderwasley, Belper, DE56 2RD
Planning appeal 3318394 at The Smithy, Alderwasley, Belper, DE56 2RD (Amber Valley Borough Council) was allowed on 10 January 2024 by Inspector Watson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area including the rural landscape and the setting of the Alderwasley Conservation Area.
the demolition of existing workshop and erection of new workshop
- Authority
- Amber Valley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
- Inspector
- Watson S
- Postcode
- DE56 2RD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area including the rural landscape and the setting of the Alderwasley Conservation Area
What decided it
The siting and appearance of the workshop, with appropriate materials to be secured by condition, would not unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area including the conservation area setting.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN7Policy EN27Policy LS2Policy ER6Policy ER11
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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