®Planning appeal decision
Laneside Farm, Barns, Dolly Lane, Buxworth, Derbyshire, SK23 7QG
for conversion, alteration and extension of former barn building to provide two dwellings (use class C3) with associated car parking and landscaping
- Authority
- High Peak Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Gravett R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding rural area caused by the two-storey rear extension's design, which outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery in the tilted balance assessment.
The moderate weight afforded to housing delivery and economic benefits was outweighed by the significant weight given to the conflict with Framework design policies and the significant harm to character and appearance, resulting in adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighing the benefits.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy S1, Policy EQ3, Policy EQ6, High Peak Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (2018) paragraph 5.5, High Peak Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (2018) paragraph 5.15
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.