The Gables, Greaves Lane, Ashford in the Water, Derbyshire, DE45 1QH

‘proposed alterations and extension’

Authority: Peak District
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Clark L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Ashford in the Water Conservation Area
The effect of the appeal scheme on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties with specific regard to outlook and light
The suitability of the proposal with specific regard to climate change mitigation and flood resilience

What decided it

The proposal would conflict with development plan policies protecting the conservation area character and neighbouring living conditions, with no sufficiently weighty material considerations to indicate a decision other than in accordance with the development plan.

Framework references: 212, 215

Plan policies cited: GSP3, L3, DMC3, DMC8, DMH7, CC1, CC5

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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