Planning appeal decision
Land North Of 4 To 10 Meadow View Clowne, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4GP
Planning appeal 3357033 at Land North Of 4 To 10 Meadow View Clowne, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4GP (Bolsover District Council) was dismissed on 12 May 2025 by Inspector Eggleton P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area.
change of use of land for nature based woodland play area including shelter building
- Authority
- Bolsover District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Eggleton P
- Postcode
- S43 4GP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area
- Whether this represents a suitable location for new development given its location within the countryside
What decided it
The introduction of a building within the conservation area would result in harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and the landscape of the Crags, and this harm would not be outweighed by the public benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS16Policy SS9Policy WC3Policy SC3Policy SC5Policy SS1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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