Planning appeal decision
Hillcrest Barn, Pits Lane, Parwich, Derbyshire
Planning appeal 3352514 at Hillcrest Barn, Pits Lane, Parwich, Derbyshire (Peak District) was dismissed on 7 July 2025 by Inspector Moulton E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal building and the surrounding landscape, with particular regard to the enclosure of the site and the introduction of steps.
conversion of outfarm to dwelling
- Authority
- Peak District
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Moulton E
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal building and the surrounding landscape, with particular regard to the enclosure of the site and the introduction of steps
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the non-designated heritage asset and the surrounding landscape of the Peak District National Park, arising from the proposed dry-stone wall enclosure and associated domestic features, outweighs the limited benefits of providing a new dwelling and viable use for the building.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- GSP3L1L3HC1DMC3DMC5DMC10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 189Paragraph 210Paragraph 216
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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