1 Rushdale Avenue, Littleover, Derby, DE23 1HY

Planning appeal 3299143 at 1 Rushdale Avenue, Littleover, Derby, DE23 1HY (Derby City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 16 January 2023 by Inspector Griffin E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

without planning permission alterations to the dwelling house on the Land comprising the erection of two storey side and rear extensions; single storey rear extensions; porch on front elevation; construction of new roof raising the ridge height of the dwelling house; creation of a large window on the 2nd floor front elevation and the installation of a dormer on the rear roof slope of the dwelling ("the Unauthorised Works")

Authority: Derby City Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Griffin E
Postcode: DE23 1HY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the development on the living conditions of nearby occupiers of Sundown Avenue with particular regard to overlooking

What decided it

The increased ridge height of the dwelling combined with the scale, design and location of the apex window created visual dominance and harm to character and appearance that could not be remedied by the proposed alternative schemes.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy H16Policy CP4Policy CP3Policy GD5

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