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Allowed7 April 20266003010

School Farm, 16 Bowns Hill, Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DG

Planning appeal 6003010 at School Farm, 16 Bowns Hill, Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DG (Amber Valley Borough Council) was allowed on 7 April 2026 by Inspector Westbrook J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed alterations to the boundary wall on the character and appearance of the Crich Conservation Area.

to change the existing vehicular access to a pedestrian width and to construct a new vehicular access

Authority
Amber Valley Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Westbrook J
Postcode
DE4 5DG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed alterations to the boundary wall on the character and appearance of the Crich Conservation Area

What decided it

The removal of ivy and reduction of the boundary wall height to 1.0 metre would enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area by bringing it into line with neighbouring properties, combined with the significant benefit of improved highway safety.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EN4Saved Policy EN27
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 215

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