Plot 6, Deepdale Business Park, Bakewell, DE45 1GT

Planning appeal 3354072 at Plot 6, Deepdale Business Park, Bakewell, DE45 1GT (Peak District) was allowed on 12 August 2025 by Inspector Sibley G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the site is a suitable location for the proposed use with regard to local policies.

Aparthotel to create 13 self catering units for holiday use

Authority: Peak District
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Sibley G
Postcode: DE45 1GT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the site is a suitable location for the proposed use with regard to local policies
the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
whether the proposal would include adequate measures for the runoff of surface water
the effect of the proposal upon climate change and sustainability

What decided it

The site has been available for employment use for a significant period but remains vacant with limited evidence of realistic prospect of development for its intended use, and the proposed hotel use addresses a strategic unmet need for serviced accommodation in Bakewell whilst representing only a modest portion of safeguarded employment land.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DME3Policy E1Policy RT2Policy GSP3Policy CC1Policy DMC3Policy CC5
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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