®Planning appeal decision
Land at the Rear of 1 Ash Close, Derby, Derby, DE22 2JF
the “erection of a dwelling house (ground and loft) consisting of one dining/kitchen and drawing room, two washrooms, and three bedrooms respectively. It includes a garden at the rear end and a driveway for vehicular parking
- Authority
- Derby City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Berry A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers, with particular reference to the size of the garden
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular reference to outlook, privacy and sunlight
What decided it
The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery in the context of a shortfall in five-year housing land supply.
The moderate benefits of providing one additional dwelling and supporting housing supply were substantially outweighed by the substantial harm to character and appearance and neighbour amenity, resulting in the proposal not representing a sustainable form of development.
Framework references: 11, 123, 124
Plan policies cited: CP3, CP4, GD5, H13
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.