®Planning appeal decision
95 Bretby Lane, Bretby, Burton-on-Trent, DE15 0QP
Planning appeal 3258632 at 95 Bretby Lane, Bretby, Burton-on-Trent, DE15 0QP (South Derbyshire District Council) was dismissed on 17 September 2021 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the site is an appropriate and sustainable location for the proposed residential development, having regard to the Council's housing strategy, and local and national planning policies in respect of affordable housing.
outline development of an entry-level exception site for six wholly affordable starter homes for first time buyers (all matters to be reserved except for access) on land at SK2823 3536 (rear of 101 to 119) Bretby Lane, Bretby
- Authority
- South Derbyshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cryan M
- Postcode
- DE15 0QP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the site is an appropriate and sustainable location for the proposed residential development, having regard to the Council's housing strategy, and local and national planning policies in respect of affordable housing
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The site is neither within nor adjacent to a defined settlement boundary and therefore does not represent an appropriate and sustainable location for residential development under the development plan spatial strategy and settlement hierarchy.
The benefits of providing six affordable housing units and limited economic benefits from construction and occupation would not overcome the harm from poor access to services and facilities, expansion of built development into the countryside, and effects on character and appearance, combined with conflict with the plan-led approach to development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S1Policy H1Policy H21Policy H20Policy BNE1Policy BNE4Policy SDT1Policy BNE5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 72
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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