Planning appeal decision
157 Pastures Hill, Derby , DE23 4AZ
Planning appeal 3368565 at 157 Pastures Hill, Derby , DE23 4AZ (Derby City Council) was allowed on 26 September 2025 by Inspector Burley P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the requirement relating to non-opening windows in condition 9 is necessary, specifically with regard to the potential for overlooking of 155 and 159 Pastures Hill.
Demolition of dwelling. Erection of replacement dwelling house (Use Class C3) and all associated groundworks
- Authority
- Derby City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Burley P
- Postcode
- DE23 4AZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the requirement relating to non-opening windows in condition 9 is necessary, specifically with regard to the potential for overlooking of 155 and 159 Pastures Hill
What decided it
The 1.7 metre opening height threshold for side-facing windows, which is permitted under the General Permitted Development Order and combined with obscured glazing, provides sufficient protection against unacceptable loss of privacy to neighbouring properties.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GD5 of the City of Derby Local Plan Review (2006)
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.
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