Planning appeal decision
16 Cheribough Road, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2RY
Planning appeal 3286711 at 16 Cheribough Road, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2RY (North West Leicestershire District Council) was allowed on 2 March 2022 by Inspector Deane G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed first floor extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the local area.
the erection of a ground floor infill and build over of existing garage to create larger kitchen and utility area with new master suite at first floor
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Deane G
- Postcode
- DE74 2RY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed first floor extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the local area
What decided it
The proposed first floor extension, despite increasing the building's prominence, would be well-designed, use matching materials, and sit comfortably within the varied built form of the area, thus maintaining character and appearance in accordance with Policy D1 and the NPPF.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1 of the North West Leicestershire Local Plan
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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