Planning appeal decision
107 Darley Abbey Drive, Darley Abbey, Derby, DE22 1EF
Planning appeal 3303232 at 107 Darley Abbey Drive, Darley Abbey, Derby, DE22 1EF (Derby City Council) was dismissed on 10 November 2022 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would be in a suitable location having regard to the relevant policies of the development plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.
change of use from a dwelling (Use Class C3) to an architects' office (Use Class E(g)(i))
- Authority
- Derby City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Change of use
- Inspector
- Edwards J
- Postcode
- DE22 1EF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development would be in a suitable location having regard to the relevant policies of the development plan and the National Planning Policy Framework
- The effect on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal's failure to comply with the sequential test for office development, which requires preference for city centre and CBD locations, could not be justified by the appellant's specific accommodation requirements or other material considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP11CP4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 82
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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