Planning appeal decision
92 Fletcher Avenue, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 1RX
Planning appeal 3309537 at 92 Fletcher Avenue, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 1RX (North East Derbyshire District Council) was dismissed on 22 March 2023 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
a detached two bedroomed dwelling
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rafiq F
- Postcode
- S18 1RX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the development would provide satisfactory accommodation for its future occupiers with regard to amenity space provision
What decided it
The proposed flat roof design with gables would have an adverse effect on the character and appearance of the area by failing to respect the predominant hipped roof form of neighbouring dwellings, and this harm could not be overcome by the limited benefits of providing an additional dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SS7(a)Policy SDC12(a)Policy HOU1Policy D3
- 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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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