Planning appeal decision
40 Melton Lane, Sutton Bonington, Loughborough, LE12 5RQ
Planning appeal 3304704 at 40 Melton Lane, Sutton Bonington, Loughborough, LE12 5RQ (Rushcliffe Borough Council) was allowed on 17 February 2023 by Inspector Brook S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not this proposal is an appropriate form of housing development at this location.
change of use of former agricultural buildings to a single dwelling and swimming pool
- Authority
- Rushcliffe Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Brook S
- Postcode
- LE12 5RQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not this proposal is an appropriate form of housing development at this location
- The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The works constitute re-use and adaptation of redundant agricultural buildings complying with Policy 22, and the proposal would not harm the rural character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 22 of the Rushcliffe Local Plan Part 2: Land and Planning Policies
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 80Paragraph 174
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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