Springfield Farm, Aldwark, Grange Mill, Derbyshire, DE4 4HW

Planning appeal 6001368 at Springfield Farm, Aldwark, Grange Mill, Derbyshire, DE4 4HW (Peak District) was dismissed on 10 February 2026 by Inspector Gravett R, 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 Aldwark Conservation Area, and its effect on the significance of the host building, a non-designated heritage asset.

roof mounted flush fitting solar array

Authority: Peak District
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: utilities-energy · Householder developments
Inspector: Gravett R
Postcode: DE4 4HW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Aldwark Conservation Area, and its effect on the significance of the host building, a non-designated heritage asset

What decided it

The scale and modern appearance of the proposed solar arrays on the prominent front roof slope would be harmful to the cohesive, distinctive vernacular character of the conservation area and the significance of the non-designated heritage asset, and this less than substantial harm was not outweighed by the moderate public benefits of renewable energy generation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DMC5Policy CC1Policy GSP3Policy CC2Policy DMC3Policy DMC8Policy L3Policy GSP1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 212Paragraph 215Paragraph 167

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