Manor House, Little Hucklow, BUXTON, SK17 8RT

Without planning permission, the carrying out of building or other operations comprising the installation of three air source heat pumps (in the approximate location as shown with green triangles on the attached plan), post and rail fencing (shown coloured purple on the attached plan) and timber fencing (shown in bold black on the attached plan) ("the Unauthorised Development")

Authority: Peak District
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: utilities-energy · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Pleasant L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, taking into account the desirability of preserving the setting of The Manor House and the contribution that setting makes to its significance; preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of Little Hucklow Conservation Area; and conserving and enhancing natural, landscape and scenic beauty of the Peak District National Park

What decided it

The negligible to minimal harm to the heritage assets was outweighed by the public benefits of sustainable energy provision, the renovation of a community asset (the public house), and support for the local economy through tourism.

Framework references: 167, 189, 215

Plan policies cited: DMC3, DMC5, DMC7, DMC8, GSP1, GSP2, GPS3

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