Planning appeal decision
26 Netherthorpe Close, Staveley, Chesterfield, S43 3PX
Planning appeal 3314688 at 26 Netherthorpe Close, Staveley, Chesterfield, S43 3PX (Chesterfield Borough Council) was dismissed on 19 May 2023 by Inspector McHugh I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the streetscene.
a two-storey extension to the side of the house with garage on the ground floor and bedroom with en-suite on the top floor
- Authority
- Chesterfield Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McHugh I
- Postcode
- S43 3PX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the streetscene
- The effect on the living conditions of the occupants of the neighbouring dwelling at number 25 Netherthorpe Close with regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposed two-storey extension would have an unacceptably harmful effect on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and streetscene due to its dominant appearance and the absence of relief between it and the original property, conflicting with Policy CLP20.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CLP20Policy CLP14
- 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.
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