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Dismissed9 June 20266004356

74 Burlington Way, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 9BD

Planning appeal 6004356 at 74 Burlington Way, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 9BD (Derby City Council) was dismissed on 9 June 2026 by Inspector K Mee, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area.

a loft conversion including changing the hip roof to a gabled roof, raising the roof, a new rear dormer & 3no. new front rooflights

Authority
Derby City Council
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
K Mee
Postcode
DE3 9BD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area

What decided it

The proposed development would significantly harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, conflicting with the development plan policies which seek to secure high quality architecture that safeguards character and appearance with careful regard to building form, scale, height and massing.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H16 of the City of Derby Local Plan Review (January 2006)Policy CP3 of the Derby City Local Plan – Part 1: Core Strategy (January 2017)Policy CP4 of the Derby City Local Plan – Part 1: Core Strategy (January 2017)

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