Agenda item

The Chair of the Planning Committee gave an update on the business of the last two planning Committees held on 10 October 2025 and 7 November 2025.

·       One theme coming out of these planning committees has been the building and barn conversion in the interest of conservation and the conflict with policy in making these into housing.

·       There was a major application for a development of 42 affordable houses on the edge of Bakewell which provides an important asset for those needing affordable housing despite there being some concern from the committee on the nature and details of the development.

·       It was suggested that there is a difference of emphasis between how some Members view the barns and what is recommended by Officers, each application is dealt with on their individual merit.

RESOLVED:

To note the report