Planning appeal decision
Huntingdon , Brackenfield Lane , Wessington , Alfreton, DE55 6DW
Planning appeal 3343325 at Huntingdon , Brackenfield Lane , Wessington , Alfreton, DE55 6DW (North East Derbyshire District Council) was dismissed on 3 October 2024 by Inspector Barnes D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, in particular the streetscene along Brackenfield Lane.
the demolition of an existing house and erection of 3 houses
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Barnes D
- Postcode
- DE55 6DW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, in particular the streetscene along Brackenfield Lane
What decided it
The visual prominence and poor integration of the detached dwelling and the tall boundary wall would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of Brackenfield Lane and the junction area, conflicting with local plan policies requiring high quality design that positively contributes to local character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SS7Policy SDC 12Policy 1Policy 3Policy 2
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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