Planning appeal decision
Orchard House, Lower Alley, Calow, Chesterfield, S44 5UY
Planning appeal 3354741 at Orchard House, Lower Alley, Calow, Chesterfield, S44 5UY (North East Derbyshire District Council) was allowed on 30 January 2025 by Inspector Berry A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
the “demolition of single storey extension to the northeast, demolition of single storey extension to the southwest, demolition of rear garage outbuilding, erection of 2 x 2 storey side extensions, erection of new entrance feature, erection of orangery to the rear, roof raised and rear dormer added to form habitable rooms in roof space, erection of new garage”
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Berry A
- Postcode
- S44 5UY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed extensions and alterations would not harm the character or appearance of the host dwelling or the surrounding area, and would comply with the relevant local plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LC5Policy SDC3Policy SDC12Policy SS9
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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