Planning appeal decision
Hall Farm, , Copt Oak Road , Charley, LE12 9XL
Planning appeal 3306035 at Hall Farm, , Copt Oak Road , Charley, LE12 9XL (North West Leicestershire District Council) was allowed on 24 February 2023 by Inspector Savage K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of existing single storey side wing, front entrance porch, rear balcony and rear conservatory. Construction of a new two storey front entrance porch, single storey rear garden room and single storey side extension
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Savage K
- Postcode
- LE12 9XL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The particular site circumstances, including the remote location, extensive tree screening, detailed design features that reduce visual bulk, and the context of larger agricultural buildings in the wider landscape, meant the proposal would preserve character and appearance despite not conforming to the SPD's subservience guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy S3Policy En4
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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