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Dismissed23 May 20253359266

35 The Knoll, Tansley, Matlock, DE4 5FP

Planning appeal 3359266 at 35 The Knoll, Tansley, Matlock, DE4 5FP (Derbyshire Dales District Council) was dismissed on 23 May 2025 by Inspector O'Neill A, 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 the area.

First floor extension, installation of solar panels, re- rendering and erection of porch

Authority
Derbyshire Dales District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
O'Neill A
Postcode
DE4 5FP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area
  • the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to outlook and privacy

What decided it

The height, scale, form and design of the proposed first floor extension would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area and to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through overbearing effects and loss of privacy and outlook.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PD1Policy HC10

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