Abbott Farm, Doehole Lane, Brackenfield, Derbyshire, DE55 6DB

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

Authority: North East Derbyshire District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Walker R

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.

Framework references: 135

Plan policies cited: Policy SS9, Policy LC5, Policy SDC3, Policy SDCC12, Policy AP2, Policy 11

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