Ryebrook, Martinslow Lane, Ford, Staffordshire, ST13 7RL

Planning appeal 6001335 at Ryebrook, Martinslow Lane, Ford, Staffordshire, ST13 7RL (Peak District) was dismissed on 16 February 2026 by Inspector Major R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed use of the appeal property as an independent dwelling would provide appropriate living conditions for future occupiers, with regard to noise and disturbance; odours; privacy and safety from farm vehicles.

conversion of outbuilding for residential use

Authority: Peak District
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Major R
Postcode: ST13 7RL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed use of the appeal property as an independent dwelling would provide appropriate living conditions for future occupiers, with regard to noise and disturbance; odours; privacy and safety from farm vehicles

What decided it

The proposed independent residential use would not provide appropriate living conditions for future occupiers due to unacceptable impacts from noise, odours, and privacy concerns arising from the close relationship with the working farm, contrary to Policy DMC3 and paragraph 135(f) of the Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DMC3
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 135Paragraph 189Paragraph 210Paragraph 216Paragraph 221

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