®Planning appeal decision
The Barn, Upper Lane , Hulland Ward, Biggin, Derbyshire, DE6 3FH
change of use of agricultural barn to 1no. dwellinghouse
- Authority
- Derbyshire Dales District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Manchester S
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the location would be suitable for new residential development, having regard to local and national planning policy for new housing and the accessibility of shops and services
What decided it
The significant harm to the rural character and appearance of the countryside, combined with the unsuitable location for residential development lacking accessibility to services and public transport, outweighed the limited housing supply benefit.
The adverse impacts of harm to character and appearance and unsustainable location significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of one dwelling and housing supply contribution, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy PD1, Policy PD5, Policy S1, Policy S4, Policy HC8, Policy HC19
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.