Planning appeal decision
34 Castle View Drive, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RL
Planning appeal 3310059 at 34 Castle View Drive, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RL (Derbyshire Dales District Council) was allowed on 24 March 2023 by Inspector Clark J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
form first floor extension above existing ground floor garage. Proposed remodelling of exterior to upgrade insulation and form contemporary dwelling
- Authority
- Derbyshire Dales District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Clark J
- Postcode
- DE4 3RL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal would not have a harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area, complying with Local Plan Policies PD1 and HC10.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PD1Policy HC10
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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