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Dismissed18 February 20253349538

Dene Croft, Hopton, Wirksworth, Matlock, DE4 4DF

Planning appeal 3349538 at Dene Croft, Hopton, Wirksworth, Matlock, DE4 4DF (Derbyshire Dales District Council) was dismissed on 18 February 2025 by Inspector Vyse J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

change of use and conversion of summerhouse to a dwellinghouse

Authority
Derbyshire Dales District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Vyse J
Postcode
DE4 4DF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The harm to the established character and appearance of the area caused by an incongruous plastic-clad chalet-style dwelling in a countryside location significantly and demonstrably outweighs the limited housing and economic benefits when assessed against the Framework as a whole.

The harm to character and appearance significantly and demonstrably outweighs the limited benefits of housing delivery and local economic contribution when assessed against the policies of the Framework taken as a whole, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy S2Policy S4Policy HC8Policy S4(i)Policy S4(n)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 135Paragraph 208

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