Four Winds, The Common, Melbourne, DE73 8DH

Planning appeal 6011217 at Four Winds, The Common, Melbourne, DE73 8DH (South Derbyshire) was allowed on 23 September 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the site is a suitable location for the proposed development.

Permission in principle for the erection of residential development comprising a minimum of one and a maximum of one dwelling

Authority: South Derbyshire
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: DE73 8DH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the site is a suitable location for the proposed development

What decided it

The site's status as previously developed land, combined with its accessibility to Melbourne's services and public transport and limited effect on rural character, meant that the benefits of housing delivery were not substantially outweighed by the conflict with development plan policies directing growth to defined settlements.

the benefits of housing delivery and the site's accessibility and previously developed status were not substantially outweighed by the conflict with development plan policies and limited harm to rural character

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy H1 of the South Derbyshire Local Plan Part 1Policy SDT1 of the South Derbyshire Local Plan Part 2Policy BNE5 of the South Derbyshire Local Plan Part 2Policy DP1 of the Melbourne Neighbourhood Plan

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