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Change of use of the field area besides The Moorlands Discovery Centre into a research and study area for use an outdoor classroom. Construction of tanks to create wet moorland examples and enable study of plant reaction to climate change. Construction of amphitheatre to increase teaching facilities. Improvement of disabled access.

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Decided: GRANTED CONDITIONALLYReference: NP/DDD/1008/0911Peak District National Park Authority

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15 Dec 2008
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6 Feb 2009
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Application summary

Status: Decided: GRANTED CONDITIONALLY
Application type: Not published
Received: Not published
Validated: Not published
Determination deadline: 6 Feb 2009
Local authority: Peak District National Park Authority

Application overview

Change of use of the field area besides The Moorlands Discovery Centre into a research and study area for use an outdoor classroom. Construction of tanks to create wet moorland examples and enable study of plant reaction to climate change. Construction of amphitheatre to increase teaching facilities. Improvement of disabled access.

Proposal details

Reference: NP/DDD/1008/0911
Parish: Grindleford
Agent: Groundwork Derby and Derbyshire

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Documents 15 of 15

Document	Published	Action
6789508- Application Forms - 915614Council document	Not published	View
6789518- Application Forms - 1001310Council document	Not published	View
6789548- Design and Access Statement - 1001313Council document	Not published	View
6789558- Site Plans - 713397.jpgCouncil document	Not published	View
Amphitheatre, Tanks & AccessCouncil document	Not published	View
Underground Heating LayoutCouncil document	Not published	View
Design ProposalsCouncil document	Not published	View
6838391- Site Notice - 713014.docCouncil document	Not published	View
Western BorderCouncil document	Not published	View
North West CornerCouncil document	Not published	View
Sleeper and Decking DetailCouncil document	Not published	View
Supporting Information for PhotographsCouncil document	Not published	View
North East CornerCouncil document	Not published	View
South East CornerCouncil document	Not published	View
6925875- Decision Notice - 1000390.PDFCouncil document	Not published	View

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Decision & conditions

6838391- Site Notice - 713014.doc 6925875- Decision Notice - 1000390.PDF

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