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Allowed16 March 20233305662

19-21 Ratby Road, Groby, Leics, LE6 0GF

Planning appeal 3305662 at 19-21 Ratby Road, Groby, Leics, LE6 0GF (Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council) was allowed on 16 March 2023 by Inspector Bayliss G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character or appearance of the Groby Conservation area and on the setting of a nearby Listed Building.

the change of use from residential to commercial for No.21 Ratby Road. Demolition of retaining walls and outbuildings. Erection of two dwellings, formation of new access and car park

Authority
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Bayliss G
Postcode
LE6 0GF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character or appearance of the Groby Conservation area and on the setting of a nearby Listed Building
  • Whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants, with regard to noise disturbance
  • The effect of the proposal on highway safety

What decided it

The proposal would enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the setting of the Listed Building through removal of an unkempt site and replacement with well-designed dwellings, while acceptable living conditions and highway safety could be secured through conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM12Policy DM10Policy DM11Policy DM17
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 199Paragraph 200

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