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Why was planning permission granted for the construction of the affordable home?
Why was planning permission granted for the construction of the affordable home?
- The Peak District National Park Authority's Planning Committee followed the planning officers' recommendations.
- The applicant was a long-standing member of the community and the planning officers' concerns were overruled. (correct)
- The applicant met the local needs criteria and the house was considered suitable for the farming family.
- The proposed property was within the size limit for a two-person household.
What was the main reason for overruling the planning rules limiting the size of affordable homes in the national park?
What was the main reason for overruling the planning rules limiting the size of affordable homes in the national park?
- To allow the current generation of a farming family to continue living in the village. (correct)
- To accommodate a large farming family with multiple generations.
- To address concerns about housing shortage in the national park.
- To validate the proposed property as suitable for a 'local needs' house.
Why did the Planning Committee go against the planning officers' recommendations?
Why did the Planning Committee go against the planning officers' recommendations?
- The application did not meet the local needs criteria as per PDNPA policy.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate their long-standing ties to the community.
- The councillors voted overwhelmingly for a 'common sense' approach, bypassing what they called 'nitpicking' planning rules. (correct)
- The proposed property was deemed too big for two people according to PDNPA policy.
What was the maximum size allowed for a five-person household according to PDNPA policy?
What was the maximum size allowed for a five-person household according to PDNPA policy?
What was the stated absolute maximum size allowed for a two-person household as per PDNPA policy?
What was the stated absolute maximum size allowed for a two-person household as per PDNPA policy?
What was the primary concern raised by planning officers regarding the proposed affordable home?
What was the primary concern raised by planning officers regarding the proposed affordable home?
What was the concern raised by Ms Needham regarding the proposed affordable homes?
What was the concern raised by Ms Needham regarding the proposed affordable homes?
What was the reason given by the applicant's grandfather, Chris Carr, for urging the approval of the application?
What was the reason given by the applicant's grandfather, Chris Carr, for urging the approval of the application?
What imbalance did Sir Richard FitzHerbert highlight in the housing stock of the village?
What imbalance did Sir Richard FitzHerbert highlight in the housing stock of the village?
What was the main reason given by the applicant for designing a property with a family in mind?
What was the main reason given by the applicant for designing a property with a family in mind?
What term did Councillor William Armitage use to describe the planning policy during the discussion?
What term did Councillor William Armitage use to describe the planning policy during the discussion?
What was Councillor Kath Potter's argument regarding housing for married couples?
What was Councillor Kath Potter's argument regarding housing for married couples?
What did members agree was needed in determining the matter?
What did members agree was needed in determining the matter?
Who defended the planning policy, stating that it isn't about common sense but rather material planning considerations?
Who defended the planning policy, stating that it isn't about common sense but rather material planning considerations?
What was the outcome of the members' vote on the officers' recommendations?
What was the outcome of the members' vote on the officers' recommendations?
What was Sir Richard FitzHerbert's role in addition to being associated with Tissington Hall?
What was Sir Richard FitzHerbert's role in addition to being associated with Tissington Hall?
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