®Planning appeal decision
7 Malpas Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3HT
the erection of a 2-storey dwelling, with a ridge height to match existing. New dwelling (7A) is to be built on householder land
- Authority
- Derbyshire Dales District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Snow R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of Nos 5 and 7 Malpas Road with particular reference to privacy and outlook
What decided it
The substantial combined harm to the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of the proposal, even under the tilted balance.
The adverse impacts of approving the development (significant harm to character and appearance and substantial harm to living conditions of neighbours) significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits (single dwelling delivery and moderate sustainability benefits), such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy S3, Policy PD1
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