Planning appeal decision
51 Derwent Road, Ipswich, IP3 0QR
Planning appeal 3305666 at 51 Derwent Road, Ipswich, IP3 0QR (Ipswich Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 December 2022 by Inspector Bell-Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the street scene.
part single storey/part two storey/part first floor side extension
- Authority
- Ipswich Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bell-Williamson J
- Postcode
- IP3 0QR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the street scene
What decided it
The proposed extension would create two substantively different roof forms and infill the characteristic open aspect to the side, appearing as an incongruous addition that would harmfully undermine the uniform building line and spacious character of the corner location, contrary to Policies DM12 and DM16 and the SPD guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM12Policy DM16
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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