Planning appeal decision
1 Oakfield House, Oakfield Avenue, Somersall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 3LE
Planning appeal 3295668 at 1 Oakfield House, Oakfield Avenue, Somersall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 3LE (Chesterfield Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 August 2022 by Inspector Bennett T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
the erection of a detached garage
- Authority
- Chesterfield Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bennett T
- Postcode
- S40 3LE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed garage would erode the prevailing characteristic of spacious front elevations and openness at this prominent location, thereby having an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area contrary to Policy CLP20.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CLP20
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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