Planning appeal decision
217-223 Derby Road, Nottingham, NG7 1QJ
Planning appeal 3289109 at 217-223 Derby Road, Nottingham, NG7 1QJ (Nottingham City Council) was dismissed on 11 May 2022 by Inspector Dean S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether prior approval should be granted having regard to the external appearance of the building.
the construction of 2 additional floors on top of the existing building to deliver 8no. new flats, along with associated works to provide suitable waste and cycle storage facilities. It was described by the Council as “Additional two storeys to existing building to create 8 new self contained flats
- Authority
- Nottingham City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Dean S
- Postcode
- NG7 1QJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether prior approval should be granted having regard to the external appearance of the building
- Whether prior approval should be granted having regard to impacts on the amenity of neighbouring premises
What decided it
The proposed two additional storeys would create a building of markedly greater height that would appear unduly tall and dominant in the locality, having a harmful effect on the character and appearance that prior approval cannot be granted for under Class AA of the GPDO.
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