28 Gilderdale Way, Derby City, Derby, DE21 2SY

Planning appeal 3351047 at 28 Gilderdale Way, Derby City, Derby, DE21 2SY (Derby City Council) was dismissed on 21 January 2025 by Inspector A Hartley, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, particularly regarding the Gilderdale Way street scene.

Proposed garage alteration and conversion and two-storey side extension, Proposed loft conversion. Walls of existing front gable to be raised and existing roof pitch increased. Revision to two-storey side extension which formed part of the approved application for Two storey side extension to dwelling house (bedroom, ensuite and enlargement of living room) and raising of the roof height of the existing garage to form a room in the roof space (office) 21/02075/FUL

Authority: Derby City Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: A Hartley
Postcode: DE21 2SY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, particularly regarding the Gilderdale Way street scene

What decided it

The increased sense of scale and mass created by the heightened roof and front elevation changes would result in an overly dominant, three-storey appearance that would be incongruous and harmful to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and street scene.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CP3Policy CP4Policy H16

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