Four station building signs at Millers Dale Station Unnamed Road from Glebe Farm to B6049 Millers Dale
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Peak District Planning Committee on 13 Feb 2026.
What was proposed
The application sought consent for three fascia signs and one hanging sign advertising a proposed National Park Centre and bike hire.
“The application seeks advertisement consent for the installation of 4 signs on a building at Millers Dale Station advertising a proposed National Park Centre and Bike Hire.”
“Installation of 3 fascia signs and 1 hanging sign on the Goods Shed.”
Officer report
The site and its setting
The signs would be attached to the restored Goods Shed at Millers Dale Station, within the conservation area and near listed viaducts.
“The application site falls within the Millers Dale Station complex approximately 400m south-west of Millers Dale, and 1.6km south-east of Wormhill, on the mid-slopes of the Wye Valley. The site is currently part of the wider yard serving the trail.”
“The site is within the Millers Dale Conservation Area. There are adjacent listed buildings – the ‘North Viaduct - Millers Dale - Wormhill & Taddington (Listed Building – 82338)’ and ‘South Viaduct - Millers dale – Wormhill (Listed Building – 82337)”
Officer report
Earlier applications
Earlier advertisement applications for an information lectern and five poster boards were granted conditionally, while two related applications remained undecided.
“NP/HPK/0121/0076- Advertisement consent - A1 wooden lectern information sign for visitors to Millers Dale Station- Granted Conditionally.”
“NP/HPK/1118/1009- Advertisement consent - 5no. poster boards to contain reprints of original railway company posters, relevant to era of the building- Granted Conditionally.”
Officer report
The officer recommendation
Officers recommended approval because the signs would be appropriately designed, conserve the conservation area and listed-building setting, and create no public-safety obstruction.
“The materials and colours for the proposed signage are acceptable and in accordance with the existing site, locality and the Authority’s guidance on Shop Fronts and Design. The appearance is therefore appropriate to the building, locality and Conservation Area. The signs will therefore conserve the Conservation area and the setting of nearby listed buildings.”
“The proposals would conserve amenity and public safety. The application is therefore recommended for approval subjsct to the standard conditions imposed by the Advertisement Regulations and a condition to secure the amended plans.”
Officer report
Consultation and public views
The Highway Authority raised no objection, while the parish council and three representations raised concerns mainly about the proposed use and related traffic, parking and potholes.
“The issues raised are related to traffic on the trail, the impact of the proposed bike hire on other businesses, parking on local roads and potential potholes.”
“Officer Note: The issues raised by the representations are not related to the advertisements except through the proposed associated use of the building. No references to public safety or amenity impacts have been raised regarding the advertisements proposed.”
Officer report
What members considered
Some members had visited the site the previous day, and the planning officer explained the reasons for approval.
“The Planning Officer presented the report and outlined the reasons for approval as detailed in the report. The application seeks advertisement consent for the installation of 4 signs on a building at Millers Dale Station advertising a proposed National Park Centre and Bike Hire.”
“Some Members had visited the site the previous day.”
Minutes
The vote and decision
Members approved the application with the six stated conditions after a motion was moved, seconded and carried.
“A motion to approve the application with the conditions outlined below, was moved, seconded, put to the vote and carried.”
“That the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:”
Minutes
Sources
- Peak District Planning Committee minutes, 13 February 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Peak District's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Friday 13 February 2026
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This committee's year
44 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 6 against officer advice.
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