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Dismissed9 May 20253362848

19 Scott Street, Derby, 481036, DE23 8QT

Planning appeal 3362848 at 19 Scott Street, Derby, 481036, DE23 8QT (Derby City Council) was dismissed on 9 May 2025 by Inspector Somers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed rear extension upon the living conditions of existing and surrounding occupiers, with particular regard to sense of enclosure, access to light and outlook.

Two storey front and two storey and single storey rear extensions to dwelling house (kitchen, living room, W.C. and bedroom)

Authority
Derby City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Somers J
Postcode
DE23 8QT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed rear extension upon the living conditions of existing and surrounding occupiers, with particular regard to sense of enclosure, access to light and outlook

What decided it

The proposed extension would be excessive in size and cause significant detriment to the living conditions of neighbouring residents through sense of enclosure, loss of outlook, and reduced access to light, contrary to development plan policies GD5 and H15.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
GD5H15

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