Planning appeal decision
3 Pares Way, Ockbrook, Derby, DE72 3TJ
Planning appeal 3297426 at 3 Pares Way, Ockbrook, Derby, DE72 3TJ (Erewash Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 December 2022 by Inspector Ellis D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether prior approval should be granted having regard to the effect of the additional storey on the external appearance of the dwellinghouse.
prior notification for the addition of a first floor extension
- Authority
- Erewash Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ellis D
- Postcode
- DE72 3TJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether prior approval should be granted having regard to the effect of the additional storey on the external appearance of the dwellinghouse
- Whether prior approval should be granted having regard to the effect of the additional storey on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
What decided it
The addition of an extra storey would severely disrupt the harmony and cohesive appearance of the group of bungalows and cause significant adverse effects on the amenity of adjoining premises through overbearing impact and loss of light.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Erewash Core Strategy Policy 10Erewash Saved Policy DC2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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