Planning appeal decision
Abbott Farm, Doehole Lane, Brackenfield, Derbyshire, DE55 6DB
Planning appeal 6001290 at Abbott Farm, Doehole Lane, Brackenfield, Derbyshire, DE55 6DB (North East Derbyshire District Council) was dismissed on 13 February 2026 by Inspector Walker R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
the proposal is for a two storey side extension to the main dwelling. External materials to match existing. The extension roof will be set slightly lower than that of the host dwelling and the external wall recessed to show that it is subservient to the original property
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Walker R
- Postcode
- DE55 6DB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed extension would significantly alter the original scale and character of the modest traditional rural dwelling, causing harmful effects on the character and appearance of the surrounding area that could not be mitigated by design features or screening.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SS9Policy LC5Policy SDC3Policy SDCC12Policy AP2Policy 11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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