Planning appeal decision
5 Babington Lane, Derby, DE1 1SU
Planning appeal 3347844 at 5 Babington Lane, Derby, DE1 1SU (Derby City Council) was allowed on 19 November 2024 by Inspector Bromley N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the accommodation provides satisfactory living conditions for the occupiers, with particular regard to the provision of internal living space and outlook.
nine bedroom house in multiple occupation to a ten bedroom house in multiple occupation
- Authority
- Derby City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bromley N
- Postcode
- DE1 1SU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the accommodation provides satisfactory living conditions for the occupiers, with particular regard to the provision of internal living space and outlook
What decided it
The accommodation provides satisfactory living conditions for occupiers through adequate bedroom sizes, quality communal spaces with pleasant outlook, and the city centre location's proximity to leisure facilities, thereby complying with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GD5Policy H13
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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