3 Whitaker Road, DERBY, DE23 6AR

conversion and alteration of partially altered ancillary accommodation to an independent dwelling

Authority: Derby City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Ford K

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect on the character and appearance of the area
The effect on living conditions of neighbouring occupants in terms of overlooking and the occupants of the proposal in terms of daylight

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance and living conditions significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest benefits of the development, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.

The modest economic and community benefits of the development were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the considerable harm to character and appearance and living conditions, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply despite the Council's inability to demonstrate a 5-year housing land supply.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy CP3, Policy CP4, Policy GD5, Policy H13

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