The following statement was issued today by the Peak District National Park Authority. This relates to the recent planning application for a wind turbine at Hill Top Farm.
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Wind turbine proposal ‘too tall’ for national park
Posted in Environment, Farming, Peak Park, Planning, Sustainability on Monday January 16, 2012 | 3 Comments »
Free Planning Roadshow
Posted in Local government, Planning on Wednesday October 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The proposed changes to the Planning system with particular reference to how communities can shape the future of the areas in which they live and work through engaging in the Planning System in Derbyshire, is to be addressed by a series of Roadshows across the County, with three further training events in December 2011 and [...]
Evening opportunity to talk to Peak planners
Posted in Peak Park, Planning on Friday October 14, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
People who cannot get to Peak District National Park HQ during normal office hours can speak to planners at an evening planning surgery on Wednesday November 2. The National Park Authority has organised the planning surgery from 5pm to 8pm at its head office, Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, DE45 1AE. People may seek general [...]
Hill Top Farm – Wind Turbine Planning Application
Posted in Environment, Farming, Opinion, Peak Park, People, Planning, Sustainability on Tuesday September 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The planning application from Robert Gosling at Hill Top Farm has been registered with Peak District National Park. Application number: NP/DDD/0911/0933 Proposal: Erection of a single wind turbine and stone build plant rooms. All the planning documents can been seen on the National Park website or by visiting the Peak Park at Bakewell.
Wind Turbine – Reply to Questions Raised
Posted in Environment, Farming, Planning, Sustainability on Friday June 17, 2011 | 3 Comments »
On Tuesday 17th May Robert Gosling of Hill Top Farm organised an open exhibition regarding his proposals for a wind turbine to be located at his farm. He originally sent a letter into Parwich.org explaining the reasoning behind this plan. This post is the reply from Robert Gosling to questions raised on Parwich.org and also to questionnaire [...]
Update on proposed Wind Turbines
Posted in Environment, Farming, Planning, Sustainability on Wednesday June 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Robert Gosling posted this as a comment. Many thanks to those of you who attended our display on 17th May, we were very pleased with the discussions and conversations on the night. Many of you have filled in questionnaires and returned them to us. These, along with the posts on the blog have given us [...]
Proposed wind turbine for Hill Top Farm: exhibition boards & questionnaire
Posted in Environment, Farming, Planning, Sustainability on Tuesday May 17, 2011 | 1 Comment »
For those who were unable to attend today’s meeting in the Memorial Hall, here are copies of the display boards, in PDF format. These provide detailed information regarding the proposal. Use left-click to open the files in your browser, or right-click to save copies to your own computer. Click here for the main set of [...]
Proposed wind turbine for Hill Top Farm – Meeting Tomorrow
Posted in Memorial hall, Planning, Sustainability on Monday May 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Robert Gosling at Hill Top Farm invites everyone to a meeting tomorrow to discuss the proposal plan which he outlined in an earlier post. Pop into the Memorial Hall anytime between 6pm and 9pm tomorrow, Tuesday 17th May.
Proposed wind turbine for Hill Top Farm
Posted in Environment, Farming, Planning, Sustainability on Thursday May 5, 2011 | 12 Comments »
We have received the following open letter to all village residents, from Robert Gosling at Hill Top Farm. There will be a meeting, to which you are all invited, to discuss the proposal plan which he outlines below, pop into the Memorial Hall anytime between 6pm and 9pm on Tuesday 17th May. Dear Resident, You [...]
Concerned about planning – have your say
Posted in Peak Park, Planning on Thursday March 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Peak District National Park residents can talk about planning issues with senior planning managers on Tuesday March 29th. The Peak District National Park Authority has organised a planning surgery at Cliff College, near Calver. Residents can book 20-minute private appointments between 4pm and 8pm to discuss planning cases or suggest ideas on how planning could [...]
Peak Park Consultation on Planning Policy
Posted in Peak Park, Planning on Monday October 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Peak District National Park Authority start today their public consultation on their new Core Strategy for the Local Development Framework. This is the policy document that is used to inform their planning decisions. The focus of this consultation is on their website, where there is an on-line survey, with various background and ‘preferred option’ [...]
Parwich Village Action Group
Posted in Environment, Housing, Planning, Roads, Services, Sport on Monday October 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The web pages here at PARWICH.ORG for the Parwich Village Action Group have been updated, along with links to the 2004 Village Management Plan and the previous surveys and reviews that it is based on. The Management Plan has aims relating to: The Environment Affordable Housing Community and Sports Hall Facilities Roads, Traffic and Parking [...]
Former Spar Shop change of use granted
Posted in Planning, Shop on Friday July 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The PDNPA Planning Officers, using their delegated powers, have conditionally granted planning permission for change of use of the former Spar Shop in Parwich to domestic residential. After over one hundred years of trading, the Shop had closed in February 2008. The current planning consent (application number NP/DDD/0509/0370) means the whole building can now be [...]
Former Spar Shop change of use
Posted in Planning, Shop on Monday June 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Peak Park planners are currently considering a re-application for “change of use from retail shop to domestic residential” for the old Spar Shop in Parwich. The application and plans, which can be see on-line at the Peak Park website (application number NP/DDD/0509/0370), are for a single dwelling with the rooms upstairs unchanged and the [...]
Election issues (second instalment)
Posted in Local government, Peak Park, Planning on Monday May 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Following on from Roads, here is your chance to raise issues relating to the Peak District National Park Authority for the candidates for the County Council and European Parliament elections. Look out for more posts on other topics. Peak Park Use the poll or comment below to have your say: For matters already raised
Village Action Group Update
Posted in Environment, Housing, Planning, Roads, Services on Tuesday April 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Parwich Village Action Group has issued its 2009 update. Click here to access it as a pdf.
This week’s Stunner
Posted in A52s, British Legion, Environment, Peak Park, People, Pikehall, Planning, Sport, Tom Chambers, Young people on Thursday February 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Apologies for the late publication regarding this week’s Ashbourne News Telegraph. Unfortunately the blog team are a man down, as Peter is not well at the moment. From Sunday, we will also be losing Christopher – so if you are interested in joining this very friendly, small team, please email us. p3. Keeping with the [...]
Peak Park consult on Planning Framework
Posted in Peak Park, Planning on Friday January 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
At last week’s Peak District National Park Authority’s visit to Parwich, planning issues cropped up at various points through the afternoon, and took up most of the Parish Council & public slot. Now is our chance to say how we want local policy on planning applications to develop in the Park. The Authority are now consulting on their Local [...]
Stanton Moor Quarry Dispute Ends
Posted in Environment, Peak Park, Planning on Sunday January 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Although outside our immediate area, some readers might interested that the long running dispute has ended, with the withdrawal of planning permission for quarrying near the historic remains on Stanton Moor. The original permission granted in the 1950s when the National Park was created has now been revoked.
Peak Park visit reported
Posted in Ballidon, Environment, Housing, Parish Council, Peak Park, Planning, Pub on Friday January 16, 2009 | 2 Comments »
On Tuesday 13th January the Peak District National Park on their visit to Parwich were represented by: Irene Ratcliffe, Deputy Chair (Irene.Ratcliffe@peakdistrict.gov.uk) Jim Dixon, Chief Executive (jim.dixon@peakdistrict.gov.uk) John Fern, Head of Communications (john.fern@peakdistrict.gov.uk) Adele Metcalfe, Village Officer (Adele.Metcalfe@peakdistrict.gov.uk) Dan Yates, Village Officer (daniel.yates@peakdistrict.gov.uk) With for the second part of the afternoon there also being Christopher [...]
Planning Applications, November 08.
Posted in Planning on Sunday November 16, 2008 | Comments Off
The information contained within this post has been sourced from the PDNPA’s Planning Search service. Firstly, here are the applications which have been listed as “registered”, and awaiting a decision. Parwich The Catlow.Proposed alterations and extension of dwelling. Proposed demolition of garage and erection of new to rear of property. Extension of domestic curtilage. Uppermoor [...]
Planning Surgery on Wednesday
Posted in Peak Park, Planning on Monday November 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Are you thinking about making a planning application but want to informally discuss the issues with the Peak Park Planners? Is it difficult for you to arrange to meet Officers during office hours? Then this is for you: Peak District National Park Authority Planning Surgery 5pm to 8pm Wednesday 12th November Parwich Memorial Hall This [...]
Challenge to Carsington wind farm
Posted in Peak Park, Planning on Tuesday November 4, 2008 | 2 Comments »
The Peak District National Park Authority and Derbyshire Dales District Council are considering mounting a High Court challenge to the Planning Inspector’s decision to grant permission for the commercial wind farm at Carsington Pastures. If you have any thoughts on this issue you need to contact the Peak Park Authority by Thursday or Derbyshire Dales District Council before 26th [...]
Planning surgery in Parwich
Posted in Planning on Friday October 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Are you thinking about making a planning application but want to informally discuss the issues with the Peak Park Planners? Is it difficult for you to arrange to meet Officers during office hours? Then this is for you: Peak District National Park Authority Planning Surgery 5pm to 8pm Wednesday 12th November Parwich Memorial Hall This [...]
Government review on the Living Working Countryside
Posted in Housing, Peak Park, Planning on Sunday October 19, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Many thanks to Chris E for pointing out the following: Gordon Brown had asked Matthew Taylor MP to carry out review looking at how land use and planning can better support rural business and deliver affordable housing. The full report can be seen at the Communities & Local Government website. Its recommendations include a community led [...]
Parwich Conservation Area Appraisal final draft
Posted in Environment, Peak Park, Planning on Friday October 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Since our previous post on Tuesday, the final draft of the Parwich Conservation Area Appraisal is now available on-line. This draft is to be presented to next Friday’s PDNPA Planning Committee Meeting(10am Fri 17th October at Aldern House, Bakewell). You can see the draft on the following links: The Planning Officers’ recommendations to the Committee (Item 7.1) [...]
Conservation Area Appraisal goes to Committee
Posted in Environment, Peak Park, Planning on Tuesday October 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Sue Adam of the Peak Park for letting us know that the draft Parwich Conservation Area Appraisal is to be submitted to the Peak District National Park Authority’s Planning Committee for approval on Friday 17th October. The final draft is not yet available on the Peak Park Website but it should be on-line by [...]
Peak Park Planners to hold ‘surgery’ in Parwich
Posted in Peak Park, Planning on Thursday October 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Are you thinking about making a planning application but want to informally discuss the issues with the Peak Park Planners? Is it difficult for you to arrange to meet Officers during office hours? Then this is for you: Peak District National Park Authority Planning Surgery 5pm to 7-45 pm Wednesday 12th November Parwich Memorial Hall [...]
Wind farm going ahead on Carsington Pastures
Posted in Environment, News, Planning on Thursday September 18, 2008 | 12 Comments »
Thank you to Gareth Butterfield of the Ashbourne News Telegraph for alerting us to this item. Although outside our immediate area it may be of interest to our readers and could have future implications for within the Park. Yesterday the Planning Inspectorate over turned Derbyshire Dales District Council’s refusal of a commercial wind farm on Carsington [...]
Press Release issued by Peak Park Authority
Posted in Memorial hall, News, Peak Park, Planning on Tuesday August 19, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Thank you to Gareth Butterfield of the Ashbourne News Telegraph for forwarding the following to PARWICH.ORG: NEWS RELEASE FROM THE PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY PR 519 – 18 August 2008 Approval for two new village halls in national park The Peak District National Park planning committee has given unanimous approval for two new village halls [...]
Planning approved for new Memorial Hall
Posted in Memorial hall, News, Planning on Friday August 15, 2008 | 7 Comments »
After 1 ½ hours and super presentations by all, planning permission was granted. Subject to funding this is how our new Memorial Hall will look. The first item on the Agenda was a rebuild of the village hall at Over Haddon, which was approved unanimously by the Committee. They are currently also going for the [...]
Come to Bakewell tomorrow – 10-15am
Posted in Memorial hall, Planning on Thursday August 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
We need your support at tomorrow’s Planning Committee hearing our application for redeveloping the Memorial Hall. The Planning Committee meeting starts at 10am Friday 15th Aug and is in the Conference Room at the Bakewell Agricultural Business Centre. We are second on the Agenda after an application for a new village hall at Over Haddon, so you will need to [...]
More re. Parwich Conservation Area
Posted in Environment, Peak Park, Planning on Thursday August 14, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Sue Adam of the Peak Park has supplied further information on the response to local comments on the draft Conservation Area Appraisal. Click here to see this. We have also up dated our previous post in the light of Sue’s information.
Memorial Hall Planning Application
Posted in Memorial hall, Planning on Wednesday August 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Don’t forget the deadline for your comments on the amended plans for the proposed new Memorial Hall is 5pm today. You can email your comments to planning.service@peakdistrict.gov.uk. The Planning Officers will be presenting a supplementary report with new recommendations, taking into account the amended plans and the additional comments to the Planning Committee. The application will be [...]
Parwich Conservation Area Appraisal – Update
Posted in Environment, Planning on Friday August 8, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Thank you to Peter Trewhitt for supplying the following. This post has been up-dated 14th August in the light of Sue Adam’s comment below. The Environment Sub-Group of Parwich Village Action Group has had a response to our letter commenting on the draft Conservation Area Appraisal (see our earlier post ‘A living working community’). The [...]
Some more images of proposed new Memorial Hall
Posted in Memorial hall, Planning on Wednesday August 6, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Along with the updates in our post yesterday the Design & Planning Group forwarded some more images which we have reproduced below. To find out more about the planning application for redeveloping the Memorial Hall go either to our Memorial Hall News Updates @ PARWICH.ORG or go to our page on the Proposed Plans for the [...]
New Memorial Hall Plans Update
Posted in Memorial hall, News, Planning on Tuesday August 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The planning application for the proposed new Memorial Hall should be considered by the Planning Committee on Friday 15th August. Details of the Planning Officers’ report and the agenda for this meeting should be available about a week in advance at the Peak District National Park Authority website, though there appears to be some confusion [...]
“Active” Local Planning Applications: early August 08
Posted in Housing, Planning on Tuesday August 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is the planning applications update post for early August 2008, which updates the mid-July post. Information has been sourced from the search facility on the Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA) website. Since the last post the new applications are: Parwich: Uppermoor Farm - Application for an Existing Lawful Development Certificate for use of the cottage as [...]
Memorial Hall – Friday Planning Deadline
Posted in Memorial hall, Peak Park, Planning on Wednesday July 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This Friday (1st August) is the deadline for any comments to the Peak Park Planners on the plans for the proposed new Memorial Hall. To find out more about see our earlier post or go to the Memorial Hall page with the plans. Details of the Peak Park’s processing of the application can be seen at their [...]
“Active” Local Planning Applications: mid July 08
Posted in Housing, Planning on Wednesday July 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is planning applications update post for mid July 2008 (the end of June post didn’t happen due to Wakes Week). Information has been sourced from the search facility on the Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA) website. Since the last post the new applications are: Parwich: Station Road Farmhouse – Construction of Extension ID [...]


