125 Penn Lane, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8EP

Planning appeal 3328785 at 125 Penn Lane, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8EP (South Derbyshire District Council) was dismissed on 25 June 2024 by Inspector Wilders B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the loss of the trees on the character and appearance of the area including whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Melbourne Conservation Area.

create new highway entrance and driveway, including excavation of external land for landscaping. Install an electric car charging po int and turning area, removal of T1, T2, T3 and T4 trees. Restoration and conversion of semi derelict barns to useable, habitable rooms, restoration of roof and rainwater goods

Authority: South Derbyshire District Council
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Wilders B
Postcode: DE73 8EP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the loss of the trees on the character and appearance of the area including whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Melbourne Conservation Area

What decided it

The loss of the two protected trees would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area that would not be outweighed by the limited to moderate public benefits of the proposed development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: BNE1BNE2BNE7BNE10
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 208

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