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

Planning appeal 3370988 at Land Adjacent 62 Gosforth Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 1PR (North East Derbyshire District Council) was dismissed on 17 November 2025 by Inspector Gravett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether adequate living conditions could be provided for future occupiers of the proposed development, with particular regards to noise, natural light and outlook.

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
Postcode: S18 1PR

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SDC12Policy D3Policy HOU1Policy SS7Policy LC4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 135

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