Planning appeal decision
76a New Road, Wingerworth, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 6UJ
Planning appeal 3269254 at 76a New Road, Wingerworth, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 6UJ (North East Derbyshire District Council) was allowed on 5 July 2021 by Inspector Watson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal site is in a suitable location for new housing, with particular regard to its relationship with Wingerworth.
described on the application form as ‘outline application (with all matters reserved) for the erection of one bespoke family home with access off Birkin Lane
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Watson S
- Postcode
- S42 6UJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the appeal site is in a suitable location for new housing, with particular regard to its relationship with Wingerworth
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The site's location adjacent to the settlement boundary, combined with good pedestrian accessibility to Wingerworth's services and facilities, made it a suitable location for housing despite being outside the Settlement Development Limits, and the proposal would not harm character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GS1Policy GS6Policy W2Policy W17Policy NE1Policy SDC3Policy SS1Policy SS9
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 79Paragraph 78Paragraph 77Paragraph 170
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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