The decision comes despite campaigners collecting thousands of names on a petition against the sale
A council has agreed to sell an 18th century Derbyshire mansion to developers.
The deal will see the property converted to residential accommodation but with the surrounding parkland kept open to the public.The BBC has asked it to confirm the sum. If contracts are exchanged developers, Stone Castle Enterprises Ltd will acquire the property on a 999-year ground lease and refurbish the building.Campaign group the Friends of Tapton House collected a 2,800-name petition urging the council not to sell but also submitted an unsuccessful bid for it, with proposals for its use including a cafe, heritage centre and forest school.
"The developers have made a commitment to work closely with the council, the Friends of Tapton House and the wider community, as their plans progress."
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