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Allowed4 January 20233301735

Land off Sketchley Lane, Burbage, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 3HU

Planning appeal 3301735 at Land off Sketchley Lane, Burbage, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 3HU (Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council) was allowed on 4 January 2023 by Inspector Baird G, following an inquiry. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area.

the demolition of existing poultry and cattle buildings and a residential development of up to 150 dwellings with vehicular access from Sketchley Lane (outline – vehicular access only)

Authority
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Inquiry
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Baird G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect on the character and appearance of the area.

What decided it

The landscape and visual harm was found to be minimal and not significant, falling below the policy threshold for conflict with the development plan, so that the benefits of the scheme were not significantly and demonstrably outweighed by any adverse impacts.

The adverse impacts of the development, including loss of Best and Most Versatile agricultural land and some ridge and furrow earthworks, did not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the significant housing, affordable housing, economic and environmental benefits of the scheme.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DPD Policy DM17BNP Policy 12BNP Policy 1DPD Policy DM4DPD Policy DM10Core Strategy Policy 16BNP Policy 8
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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