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Allowed7 March 20253349383

Birkinstyle Lane, Shirland, Derbyshire, DE55 6LD

Planning appeal 3349383 at Birkinstyle Lane, Shirland, Derbyshire, DE55 6LD (North East Derbyshire District Council) was allowed on 7 March 2025 by Inspector Gee R, 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.

proposed two-story detached dwelling and garage with creation of new access

Authority
North East Derbyshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Gee R

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 dwelling's setback position within the plot, combined with its design features including fenestration and hipped roof dormer, would not appear out of character with the existing pattern of development and would not be harmful to the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SS7Policy SDC12Policy 1Policy 2Policy 7Policy 9a

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