Planning appeal decision
Yew Tree Cottage, Froggatt, Calver, Hope Valley, S32 3ZA
Planning appeal 3330484 at Yew Tree Cottage, Froggatt, Calver, Hope Valley, S32 3ZA (Peak District) was dismissed on 5 July 2024 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the property, with due regard to the Froggatt Conservation Area.
retrospective planning permission for the extension of the existing terrace area to be used as part of the garden
- Authority
- Peak District
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cross D
- Postcode
- S32 3ZA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the property, with due regard to the Froggatt Conservation Area
- Living conditions of nearby residents in respect of outlook and privacy
What decided it
The proposal would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the Froggatt Conservation Area, a designated heritage asset, with no public or other benefits to outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMC3Policy DMC5Policy DMC8Policy DMH7
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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