Land north 258 Ashby Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1SW

erection of up to 5 no. dwellings

Authority: Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Hobbs J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the site is an appropriate location for residential development having regard to the development strategy
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance caused by introducing substantial development into an open green wedge significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest benefits of the scheme, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.

the significant and demonstrable harm to character and appearance outweighed the modest benefits of housing delivery, economic benefits and accessibility, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply and the appeal was dismissed

Framework references: 11, 69, 79, 80, 84, 86, 130, 174

Plan policies cited: SADMP Policy DM4, SADMP Policy DM10, SADMP Policy DM17, SADMP Policy DM1, CS Policy 6

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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