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Dismissed25 May 20233314595

34 Miriam Avenue, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 3NF

Planning appeal 3314595 at 34 Miriam Avenue, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 3NF (Chesterfield Borough Council) was dismissed on 25 May 2023 by Inspector Allen K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

we are planning to erect a 2.0m high wooden curved panel fence with concrete posts, to the eastern boundary of our property on Miriam Avenue. The purpose of the work is to make the current area of grass a private and safe area for our family to enjoy. We are currently restricted to a small garden to the rear of the property and are unable to make use of all of our land to the side of the house

Authority
Chesterfield Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Allen K
Postcode
S40 3NF

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 harm the character and appearance of the area through its height, position and visual obtrusiveness, conflicting with the development plan and NPPF.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CLP20, part b and eSuccessful Places: Supplementary Planning Document 2013

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