Grand View, Main Road, Stretton, Derbyshire, DE55 6EW

demolition of existing dwelling and new build of a two storey replacement dwelling

Authority: North East Derbyshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Senior H

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether or not it has been demonstrated that the appeal site is suitable for the proposed development having regard to past coal mining activity
the effect of the proposed development on protected species, with particular regard to bats
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The absence of a Coal Mining Risk Assessment demonstrating site suitability and appropriate mitigation measures for the Development High Risk Area was the primary reason for dismissal, compounded by the lack of bat survey evidence and design harm to character and appearance.

Framework references: 189, 186

Plan policies cited: Policy SDC14, Policy SCD4, Policy SS7, Policy SDC12

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