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Allowed18 May 20223293509

Penman Spicer Hall, Park Lane, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0PT

Planning appeal 3293509 at Penman Spicer Hall, Park Lane, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0PT (Melton Borough Council) was allowed on 18 May 2022 by Inspector Young D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the Melton Conservation Area.

the conversion of existing Penman Spicer Community Hall to provide 5 no. studio, 1 bed and 2 bed apartments and associated alterations and extensions

Authority
Melton Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Young D
Postcode
LE13 0PT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the Melton Conservation Area
  • Whether suitable provision would be made for bin and cycle storage

What decided it

The Council advanced no cogent case at appeal to explain how the scheme would harm the heritage character area, and the conversion would preserve the building for future residential use.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EN13 of the Adopted Melton Local Plan 2011-2036

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