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Dismissed15 January 20243332769

52 Merchant Avenue, Derby , Derbyshire, DE21 7NA

Planning appeal 3332769 at 52 Merchant Avenue, Derby , Derbyshire, DE21 7NA (Derby City Council) was dismissed on 15 January 2024 by Inspector Savage K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

construction of a double storey rear/ side extension to provide additional habitable accommodation; formation of raised platform to rear and construction of new boundary treatment

Authority
Derby City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Savage K
Postcode
DE21 7NA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the area through poor design that fails to respect the prevailing pattern of development, conflicting with the development plan policies requiring high quality design that makes a positive contribution to neighbourhood character.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CP3Policy CP4Policy H16

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