Planning appeal decision
70 Brackens Lane, Derby, DE24 0AP
Planning appeal 3377876 at 70 Brackens Lane, Derby, DE24 0AP (Derby City Council) was dismissed on 14 April 2026 by Inspector Craddock K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the roof alterations and dormer window on the character and appearance of the area.
a single storey rear extension, alterations to roof including installation of dormer window and erection of outbuilding
- Authority
- Derby City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Craddock K
- Postcode
- DE24 0AP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the roof alterations and dormer window on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed roof alterations and dormer window would fundamentally change the appearance of the dwelling and create an incongruous and unbalancing visual effect with the adjoining semi-detached property, resulting in unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the streetscene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP3Policy CP4Saved Policy H16
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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