Planning appeal decision
26 Briar Lea Close, Sinfin, Derby, DE24 9PB
Planning appeal 3316228 at 26 Briar Lea Close, Sinfin, Derby, DE24 9PB (Derby City Council) was dismissed on 27 April 2023 by Inspector Winnard K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area.
the demolition of existing garage/outbuilding. The erection of a two-storey side and rear and single storey rear extensions to dwelling house (porch, shower room, gym/office, kitchen, bedroom, cinema room and bathroom)
- Authority
- Derby City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Winnard K
- Postcode
- DE24 9PB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area
What decided it
The size and scale of the proposed development would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, contrary to local plan policies requiring development to make a positive contribution to character and respond appropriately to context including building height, scale and massing.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H16 of the City of Derby Local Plan ReviewPolicy CP3 of the Derby City Council Local Plan - Part 1 Core Strategy (2017)Policy CP4 of the Derby City Council Local Plan - Part 1 Core Strategy (2017)
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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