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Dismissed1 February 20223278995

5 Bentley Road, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2UL

Planning appeal 3278995 at 5 Bentley Road, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2UL (North West Leicestershire District Council) was dismissed on 1 February 2022 by Inspector Clarke B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

the change of use of garage to an office/playroom and utility. Roof height lifting by approximately 2m to add 2 new double bedrooms and a bathroom

Authority
North West Leicestershire District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Clarke B
Postcode
DE74 2UL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The proposed development would create a dwelling of substantially greater bulk and mass with architectural features incongruous to the surrounding area, particularly when viewed alongside the neighbouring property, thereby adversely affecting the character and appearance of the area in conflict with Policy D1.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D1 of the North West Leicestershire Local Plan (2017)

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