Planning appeal decision
66 Chestnut Avenue, Mickleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9FS
Planning appeal 3284651 at 66 Chestnut Avenue, Mickleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9FS (Derby City Council) was dismissed on 9 March 2022 by Inspector Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to overlooking of private outdoor space.
construction of a new detached bungalow to the land at the rear of No. 66 Chestnut Avenue
- Authority
- Derby City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Williamson J
- Postcode
- DE3 9FS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to overlooking of private outdoor space
- the effect of the proposal on the street scene and the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to plot size, siting and design
What decided it
The proposed development would fail to provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers due to overlooking of private outdoor space and would have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area due to its incongruous siting, orientation, and plot size.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- GD5H13CP3CP4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 126Paragraph 130
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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