Planning appeal decision
Rose & Crown, Chapel Lane, Boylestone, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 5AA
Planning appeal 3352075 at Rose & Crown, Chapel Lane, Boylestone, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 5AA (Derbyshire Dales District Council) was allowed on 24 February 2025 by Inspector Smith A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposed works and development would preserve the Grade II listed building known as 'Rose and Crown Public House', including any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
installation of fire escape staircase
- Authority
- Derbyshire Dales District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Smith A
- Postcode
- DE6 5AA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the proposed works and development would preserve the Grade II listed building known as 'Rose and Crown Public House', including any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
What decided it
The significant public benefits of enabling guest accommodation use and providing a necessary alternative means of escape for Building Regulations compliance outweighed the less than substantial harm to the listed building's heritage significance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PD1Policy PD2Policy S9Policy HC15
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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