Plans for “high-end” shepherd hut glamping pods in Derbyshire countryside submitted

The scheme, put forward by Greengage Meadows Limited, would see six “bespoke, high-end” shepherd huts built in a field on the corner of Plaistow Green and Mooredge Road, just north of Crich.

If approved by Amber Valley Borough Council, the plans would create four part-time jobs to help support a “prosperous rural economy”.

It will decide on the plans in the next few months.

Documents submitted to the council say the two-person huts would be built out of timber and corrugated sheet metal, designed and constructed by White Peak Design and Build Limited, based nearby.

The documents write: “The proposals are the change of use of a small underused agricultural field and installation of six shepherd huts and therefore is a form of diversification of the farm business within the existing farm.

“The site has been carefully selected as to not detract from the visual or rural character of the surroundings. The six holiday shepherd huts are sensitively positioned and are of a scale and form that reflects the location.

“The applicant is proposing high-end holiday shepherd hut accommodation, with each hut being individually furnished to offer choice to visitors.

“It is a modest development of six holiday shepherd huts together with its own access and parking area, which utilises an existing vehicular access and partially an existing area of hardstanding that are located immediately adjacent to the existing farmhouse, where the applicant lives.

“The proposals would support a prosperous rural economy…as well as generating increased spending within the local economy from the visitors staying in the shepherd huts.

The proposals will offer a unique form of holiday accommodation within a location that is a popular holiday destination, offering incredible views of Crich village and Crich Stand. Whilst being in a rural location, the site is well connected to Crich and its range of shops, services and visitor attractions.”