Planning appeal decision
3 The Sidings, Whaley Bridge, SK23 7HE
Planning appeal 3320167 at 3 The Sidings, Whaley Bridge, SK23 7HE (High Peak Borough Council) was dismissed on 15 September 2023 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
part three-storey, part two-storey side extension and rear extension
- Authority
- High Peak Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones R
- Postcode
- SK23 7HE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed extension would fail to appear subordinate to the main form of the house and would erode the rhythm and uniformity of the streetscene character, causing harm that could not be outweighed by its sustainable design features.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EQ6 of the High Peak Local Plan (2016)Residential Design Supplementary Planning Document (2005)
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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