Planning appeal decision
Land North Of Cavendish Drive, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1SR
Planning appeal 3374704 at Land North Of Cavendish Drive, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1SR (Derbyshire Dales District Council) was allowed on 6 February 2026 by Inspector Willis M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area with regard to visual appearance, landscaping and biodiversity.
the erection 2 no. two storey semi-detached dwellinghouses
- Authority
- Derbyshire Dales District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Willis M
- Postcode
- DE6 1SR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area with regard to visual appearance, landscaping and biodiversity
What decided it
The proposed development would not harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area and would comply with development plan policies, with biodiversity net gain requirements capable of being secured through the mandatory condition.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC2Policy S1Policy S3Policy PD3Policy PD5Policy DES1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 57
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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