Planning appeal decision
8 Greenhill, Wirksworth, DE4 4EN
Planning appeal 6003813 at 8 Greenhill, Wirksworth, DE4 4EN (Derbyshire Dales) was allowed on 8 June 2026 by Inspector Chris Baxter, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposals on highway safety with regards to parking and access.
change of use from a dwelling into a 3 bed holiday let with replacement doors and windows
- Authority
- Derbyshire Dales
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- leisure-sport
- Inspector
- Chris Baxter
- Postcode
- DE4 4EN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposals on highway safety with regards to parking and access
What decided it
The Transport Appeal Statement demonstrated that the change of use would not intensify parking demands or increase vehicle and pedestrian movements to a level detrimental to highway safety, and the external alterations would preserve the conservation area character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- HC19HC21EC8PD2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212
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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