7 Malpas Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3HT

Planning appeal 6003046 at 7 Malpas Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3HT (Derbyshire Dales District Council) was dismissed on 27 April 2026 by Inspector Snow R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

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
Postcode: DE4 3HT

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy S3Policy PD1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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