Planning appeal decision
Swythamley Hall, North Wing, Three Pools, Swythamley, Rushton Spencer, Staffordshire, SK11 0SN
Planning appeal 3368852 at Swythamley Hall, North Wing, Three Pools, Swythamley, Rushton Spencer, Staffordshire, SK11 0SN (Peak District) was dismissed on 20 January 2026 by Inspector Francis M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the grade II listed building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
alterations to two-storey apartment
- Authority
- Peak District
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Francis M
- Postcode
- SK11 0SN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the grade II listed building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
What decided it
The removal of historic fabric and lack of compelling evidence to justify the alterations, combined with limited public benefits, failed to satisfy the requirements of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and NPPF paragraph 212.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- L3DMC5DMC7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 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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