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Allowed17 September 20266010764

Prestedge Barn, Whitefield Lane, Ashover, S45 0HZ

Planning appeal 6010764 at Prestedge Barn, Whitefield Lane, Ashover, S45 0HZ (North East Derbyshire) was allowed on 17 September 2026 by Inspector D J Barnes, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

Change of use of agricultural land to domestic garden (Class C3 residential curtilage)

Authority
North East Derbyshire
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
D J Barnes
Postcode
S45 0HZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The degree of visual change from the public rights of way would not result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the landscape, and the site would remain open private amenity space rather than introducing built development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SS9Policy SDC3Policy SDC12Policy AP2Policy AP11Policy AP13

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