Planning appeal decision
Scaldersitch Farm, Sheen, Buxton, SK17 0HN
Planning appeal 3342623 at Scaldersitch Farm, Sheen, Buxton, SK17 0HN (Peak District) was dismissed on 14 January 2025 by Inspector Bayliss G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the special architectural or historic interest of the Grade II listed buildings, and whether their significance as designated heritage assets would be preserved.
conversion of outbuildings for holiday accommodation, ancillary to Scaldersitch Farm (Change of Use)
- Authority
- Peak District
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Bayliss G
- Postcode
- SK17 0HN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the special architectural or historic interest of the Grade II listed buildings, and whether their significance as designated heritage assets would be preserved
What decided it
The cumulative impact of the proposed changes, particularly to the rear elevation, would irreversibly harm the agricultural character and legibility of the listed buildings, and this harm could not be justified by the identified public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DMC5DMC7DMC10GSP1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 215
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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