Planning appeal decision
63a Main Street, Kings Newton, Derby, DE73 8BX
Planning appeal 6004454 at 63a Main Street, Kings Newton, Derby, DE73 8BX (South Derbyshire) was dismissed on 1 June 2026 by Inspector Andrew Boughton, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the Kings Newton Conservation Area and nearby listed buildings, and upon the character and appearance of the area.
Erection of a detached garage along with a workshop and carport and a games room above
- Authority
- South Derbyshire
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- other
- Inspector
- Andrew Boughton
- Postcode
- DE73 8BX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the Kings Newton Conservation Area and nearby listed buildings, and upon the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed development would fail to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Kings Newton Conservation Area by introducing substantial built form into an otherwise open and undeveloped rear curtilage space that contributes to the distinctive historic character of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BNE10 of the South Derbyshire Local Plan Part 2Policy HC1 of the Melbourne Neighbourhood Development Plan
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 214Paragraph 215
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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