Barn and Croft to East of Robin Hey off B6465, Main Road, Wardlow, Buxton, SK17 8RP

Planning appeal 3363039 at Barn and Croft to East of Robin Hey off B6465, Main Road, Wardlow, Buxton, SK17 8RP (Peak District) was allowed on 16 September 2025 by Inspector Teasdale N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Wardlow Conservation Area and preserve the setting of the non-designated heritage asset (the barn).

conversion of agricultural barn to open market dwelling

Authority: Peak District
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Teasdale N
Postcode: SK17 8RP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Wardlow Conservation Area and preserve the setting of the non-designated heritage asset (the barn)

What decided it

The proposed conversion would preserve the character and appearance of the Wardlow Conservation Area and the setting of the non-designated heritage asset through sensitive design interventions and limited visual impact from access and curtilage works.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy L1Policy L3Policy DMC5Policy DMC8Policy DMC10
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 210Paragraph 212Paragraph 216

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