Rear of 70-74 Main Street, Thornton, Leics, LE67 1AG

the construction of new dwelling to rear of 74 Main Street, Thornton

Authority: Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Bayliss G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for neighbouring occupiers in terms of outlook and privacy

What decided it

The significant adverse effects on character and appearance and living conditions, when weighed against the housing benefits in the context of the tilted balance, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the proposal's benefits.

The adverse impacts of granting permission—significant harm to character and appearance and to neighbouring living conditions—significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of providing an additional dwelling to address housing undersupply, particularly as similar benefits would arise from the extant scheme.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy DM10 of the Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Development Plan Document (July 2016)

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