1 Hanover Drive, Sileby, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE12 7PL

Single Storey extension to rear and ground floor alterations to create open plan lounge, dining and family areas. Loft conversion to create first floor accommodation

Authority: Charnwood Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Cryan M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed development would be harmful to the character and appearance of the area through its excessive bulk, roof alterations, and visual prominence, conflicting with the development plan policies and Framework requirements for well-designed extensions that respect local character.

Framework references: 134

Plan policies cited: Policy CS2 of the 2015 Charnwood Core Strategy, Saved Policy EV/1 of the 2004 Charnwood Local Plan, Saved Policy H/17 of the 2004 Charnwood Local Plan, Policy G2 of the 2020 Sileby Neighbourhood Plan

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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