Planning appeal decision
Wrights Farm, Kettleshulme, High Peak, SK23 7EH
Planning appeal 3324250 at Wrights Farm, Kettleshulme, High Peak, SK23 7EH (Peak District) was dismissed on 15 April 2024 by Inspector Taylor K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would result in an ancillary dwelling for residential accommodation.
renovation of the farmhouse glass linking to change of use of the outbuildings and replacement of the Nissan hut to ensure protection of the heritage and the farm’s long term viability. Rebuilding of the stables in keeping materials at a standard size to better support the viability of the land
- Authority
- Peak District
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Taylor K
- Postcode
- SK23 7EH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would result in an ancillary dwelling for residential accommodation
- Whether it preserves a Grade II listed building, Wright's Farmhouse, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
- Whether there is harm to the character and appearance of the wider area, with particular regard to the Peak District National Park
What decided it
The proposal would not preserve the Grade II listed building and its special architectural and historic interest, and insufficient detailed information was provided to demonstrate compliance with the statutory duty under section 16(2) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and relevant development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMH5Policy GSP1Policy GSP2Policy GSP3Policy L1Policy L3Policy DMC3Policy DMC5Policy DMC7Policy DMC10
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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