Planning appeal decision
31 Milford Road, Duffield, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 4EL
Planning appeal 3332006 at 31 Milford Road, Duffield, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 4EL (Amber Valley Borough Council) was allowed on 1 May 2024 by Inspector Moulton E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the removal of condition 2 and variation of condition 5 on the character and appearance of the area.
detached two bedroom bungalow without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref AVA/2008/0036, dated 21 February 2008
- Authority
- Amber Valley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Moulton E
- Postcode
- DE56 4EL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the removal of condition 2 and variation of condition 5 on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the removal of condition 2 and variation of condition 5 on the living conditions of neighbouring occupants, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The bungalow's limited visibility, modest size, and the existing varied character of the area meant that independent occupation would not result in unacceptable harm to character, appearance, or neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LS3Policy H12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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