Land Adjacent 62 Gosforth Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 1PR

erection of a self-build two-storey detached dwelling with basement and integral garage (resubmission)

Authority: North East Derbyshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Gravett R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether adequate living conditions could be provided for future occupiers of the proposed development, with particular regards to noise, natural light and outlook
The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The proposed development would result in significant noise disturbance, inadequate natural light and lack of outlook for basement bedrooms, failing to provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers in conflict with development plan policies, and these harms could not be outweighed by the benefits of self-build delivery.

Framework references: 135

Plan policies cited: Policy SDC12, Policy D3, Policy HOU1, Policy SS7, Policy LC4

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