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Allowed4 July 20253359185

Ardsley Cottage, 3 Egginton Road, Etwall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE656NB

Planning appeal 3359185 at Ardsley Cottage, 3 Egginton Road, Etwall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE656NB (South Derbyshire District Council) was allowed on 4 July 2025 by Inspector Mayes C, 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.

to construct a 2 bedroomed cottage with associated parking, within the curtilage of the existing property

Authority
South Derbyshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Mayes C
Postcode
DE65 6NB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants, with regard to the provision of private amenity space and parking
  • highway safety

What decided it

The proposed development would constitute a suitable infill that respects the character and appearance of the area, provides acceptable living conditions for future occupants, and would not result in unacceptable highway safety impacts, thereby according with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BNE1Policy SD1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 115Paragraph 116Paragraph 57

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