Planning appeal decision
51B Thorpe Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1SE
Planning appeal 3295311 at 51B Thorpe Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1SE (Melton Borough Council) was allowed on 26 May 2022 by Inspector Radcliffe I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the replacement of the flat roof with a pitched roof
- Authority
- Melton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Radcliffe I
- Postcode
- LE13 1SE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 38, 40 and 42 Kings Road with regard to outlook, levels of natural light and privacy
What decided it
The proposed roof design, with a ridge height of 3.9m and gentle pitch, would maintain the subservient appearance of the building and avoid material harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, thereby complying with Policy D1.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1
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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