Planning appeal decision
179a Stubley Lane, Dronfield Woodhouse, Derbyshire, S18 8YN
Planning appeal 6004120 at 179a Stubley Lane, Dronfield Woodhouse, Derbyshire, S18 8YN (North East Derbyshire District Council) was allowed on 7 May 2026 by Inspector Willis S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the submitted details satisfy the requirements of the relevant condition with regard to the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve the setting of nearby heritage assets.
conversion of barn to form dwelling and erection of dwelling (setting of a listed building) (amended plans) (Additional Information)
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Willis S
- Postcode
- S18 8YN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the submitted details satisfy the requirements of the relevant condition with regard to the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve the setting of nearby heritage assets
What decided it
The proposed PVC windows would be discreet features matching nearby properties in colour and design, preserving the setting of the listed building and the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SDC6Policy SDC9
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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