Planning appeal decision
193 Birkinstyle Lane, Stonebroom, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 6LD
Planning appeal 3316911 at 193 Birkinstyle Lane, Stonebroom, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 6LD (North East Derbyshire District Council) was allowed on 2 May 2023 by Inspector Savage K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupants at 195 Birkinstyle Lane, with respect to outlook, light and enclosure.
a first floor rear extension
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Savage K
- Postcode
- DE55 6LD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupants at 195 Birkinstyle Lane, with respect to outlook, light and enclosure
What decided it
Although the extension breaches the SPD's 45 degree rule, the breach is not substantial and the difference between an SPD-compliant scheme and that built would not have a significantly worse effect on neighbours' enjoyment of their living spaces.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LCSPolicy SS7Policy SDC12
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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