Planning appeal decision
176 Two Levels Ashbourne Road , Turnditch, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2LH
Planning appeal 3327064 at 176 Two Levels Ashbourne Road , Turnditch, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2LH (Amber Valley Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 February 2024 by Inspector Gunn J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
A new bungalow (outline application with approval sought for access, landscape, layout and scale; appearance reserved)
- Authority
- Amber Valley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Gunn J
- Postcode
- DE56 2LH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal on the special landscape area and countryside
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of 174 Ashbourne Road, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The proposal would result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the area by introducing a backland development that is uncharacteristic of the prevailing pattern of development in the locality, contrary to saved policy LS1 and paragraph 8 of the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LS1LS3H12EN7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 8Paragraph 135Paragraph 180
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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