We are pleased to announce that we have successfully secured outline planning permission for up to 70 new homes at Land off Throstle Nest Way, Brailsford, South Derbyshire.
The granting of permission follows a one day public hearing against South Derbyshire Council’s refusal of the application at committee in February 2025.
Our evidence at the hearing primarily dealt with flood risk and drainage issues, as this was the focus of the one reason given by the committee, however local heritage also formed a key local matter for discussion. In the decision the Inspector noted that the proposal would have a neutral effect on the setting of the nearby listed buildings and Conservation area, and that no harm to significance would occur. In respect of the potential to increase flood risk elsewhere in the village, it was noted that the scheme would not exacerbate the flooding in the area. Specifically, the Inspector cited that while the Framework and Planning Practice Guidance (‘PPG’) are clear in setting out that developments should not increase flood risk elsewhere, it is not a requirement that they should seek to resolve existing problems. It is likely that flooding events will continue to occur in Brailsford even if the appeal proposal were not to proceed, unless unrelated works to the existing infrastructure are undertaken. It concluded that the proposals were in line with the development plan as the council could not demonstrate a five year housing land supply their local plan policies allowed for sustainable development within third tier settlements such as Brailsford.
Thank you to the Gladman team involved in the project and to the wider team that were also involved.
