Planning appeal decision
49 Laburnum Crescent, Derby, DE22 2GR
Planning appeal 6010513 at 49 Laburnum Crescent, Derby, DE22 2GR (Derby City Council) was allowed on 9 July 2026 by Inspector D Cleary, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the building and area.
the raising of roof height and alterations including installation of flue and dormers
- Authority
- Derby City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- D Cleary
- Postcode
- DE22 2GR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the building and area
What decided it
The modest scale of the alterations and their careful positioning would ensure the development sits comfortably within the character of the street without having a harmful effect on the character and appearance of the building and area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H16 of the City of Derby Local Plan Review 2006Policy CP3 of the Derby City Local Plan - Part 1: Core Strategy 2017Policy CP4 of the Derby City Local Plan - Part 1: Core Strategy 2017
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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