Planning appeal decision
236 Ashby Road, Hinckley, LE10 1SW
Planning appeal 3288892 at 236 Ashby Road, Hinckley, LE10 1SW (Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council) was allowed on 15 September 2022 by Inspector Ellis D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
two new bungalows to the rear of the property
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Ellis D
- Postcode
- LE10 1SW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties with particular regard to overlooking, outlook, noise, artificial light, fumes, dust and odours
What decided it
The proposal would not cause unacceptable harm to character and appearance or neighbouring living conditions, and the site is capable of accommodating backland development consistent with the established pattern in the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM10Policy DM4Policy 6 of the Core Strategy
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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