5 Whitehouse Close, Groby, LEICESTER, LE6 0GW

erection of detached dwelling in side garden

Authority: Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Smith A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at No 14 White House Close, having particular regard to outlook and light

What decided it

The material harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at No 14, particularly regarding outlook and the overbearing effect of the proposed dwelling, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of delivering one additional housing unit in a borough with a shortfall in housing land supply.

The harm to neighbouring living conditions and conflict with Policy DM10 significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of delivering one additional accessible and energy-efficient residential unit in a location well-served by local facilities and in a borough with a shortfall in housing land supply; the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy DM10

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