Planning appeal decision
The Gables, Greaves Lane, Ashford in the Water, Derbyshire, DE45 1QH
Planning appeal 3354957 at The Gables, Greaves Lane, Ashford in the Water, Derbyshire, DE45 1QH (Peak District) was dismissed on 4 April 2025 by Inspector Clark L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Ashford in the Water Conservation Area.
‘proposed alterations and extension’
- Authority
- Peak District
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Clark L
- Postcode
- DE45 1QH
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- GSP3L3DMC3DMC8DMH7CC1CC5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 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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