95 Bretby Lane, Bretby, BURTON-ON-TRENT, DE15 0QP

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

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.

Framework references: 72

Plan policies cited: Policy S1, Policy H1, Policy H21, Policy H20, Policy BNE1, Policy BNE4, Policy SDT1, Policy BNE5

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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