Land off Granby Lane, Plungar, NG13 0JJ

an outline application with all matters reserved except access for the erection of up to four detached dwellings

Authority: Melton Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Clarke B

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
the effect of the development upon ecology and environmental sustainability
the suitability of the site as a location for a residential development, with particular regard to the requirements of local planning policies
the effect of the developments on highway safety

What decided it

The adverse effects on character and appearance and ecology, which conflict with the development plan, outweigh the benefits of meeting local housing need and the absence of highway safety concerns.

Plan policies cited: Policy D1, Policy EN6, Policy EN2, Policy EN11, Policy EN12, Policy EN8, Policy EN9, Policy EN10, Policy SS3, Policy IN2

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What an account adds

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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