Planning appeal decision
Land to South of 45 Oak Close, Castle Gresley, Derbyshire, DE11 9RU
Planning appeal 3338363 at Land to South of 45 Oak Close, Castle Gresley, Derbyshire, DE11 9RU (South Derbyshire District Council) was dismissed on 25 June 2024 by Inspector Cooper P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
change of use from open space to private domestic garden annexed to 45 Oak Close
- Authority
- South Derbyshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Cooper P
- Postcode
- DE11 9RU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed change of use would enclose an area of open space that positively contributes to the openness and character of the locality, and the appellant has not demonstrated compliance with Policy INF9 regarding loss of open space.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy INF9
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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