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Allowed27 March 20253357829

11 Spinney Hill, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8GT

Planning appeal 3357829 at 11 Spinney Hill, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8GT (South Derbyshire District Council) was allowed on 27 March 2025 by Inspector Pipe C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area and the host property itself.

to add an additional floor and new roof to the existing bungalow

Authority
South Derbyshire District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Pipe C
Postcode
DE73 8GT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area and the host property itself

What decided it

The proposed two-storey extension would be in keeping with the character of the area given the surrounding two-storey properties and design variety, and would not appear incongruous.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BNE1Policy SD1Policy H27

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