Planning appeal decision
Russets, 2B Wyaston Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1DD
Planning appeal 3349688 at Russets, 2B Wyaston Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1DD (Derbyshire Dales District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 27 January 2025 by Inspector A Hartley, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
for a single and part double storey extension
- Authority
- Derbyshire Dales District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- A Hartley
- Postcode
- DE6 1DD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
- The living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at No. 12 Duncombe Drive with particular regard to outlook and natural light
What decided it
The two storey side extension would appear visually jarring and incongruous in the streetscene and would create an undue sense of overbearing for the neighbouring property, whereas the single storey rear extension would be a subtle addition that would not harm character or amenity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PD1Policy HC10Policy DES1
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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