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Allowed7 October 20266008049

The Range, 1 High Street, Bonsall, DE4 2AS

Planning appeal 6008049 at The Range, 1 High Street, Bonsall, DE4 2AS (Derbyshire Dales) was allowed on 7 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Appeal A: whether varying the condition would preserve the Grade II listed building, 1 High Street, or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses; and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bonsall Conservation Area.

conversion and change of use of barn to 1no. dwellinghouse and erection of outbuilding comprising of stables and carport without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 22/0769/FUL, dated 12 July 2023

Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
DE4 2AS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Appeal A: whether varying the condition would preserve the Grade II listed building, 1 High Street, or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses; and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bonsall Conservation Area.
  • Appeal B: whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building, 1 High Street, or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses; and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bonsall Conservation Area.

What decided it

The public benefits, including the substantial weight given to the small-scale renewable energy contribution from the PV slates, were found to outweigh the low level of harm to the significance of the listed building and conservation area.

the public benefits would be of sufficient magnitude to outweigh the low level of harm to the significance of the heritage assets, and the considerable importance this carries

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy S1Policy S3Policy PD1Policy PD2Policy DM6.1
National Planning Policy Framework
Policy W3

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