®Planning appeal decision
The Oaks Lodges Stapleton Lane, Kirkby Mallory, LEICESTER, LE9 7QJ
the erection of a two storey house in connection with the applicant’s business at the site
- 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 the proposed development having regard to the development strategy and the accessibility of services
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers
What decided it
The failure to demonstrate that rural worker accommodation is essential for the business, combined with the remote location outside the settlement boundary and unacceptable living conditions due to noise from the racing circuit, meant the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits even under the tilted balance.
The adverse impacts of residential accommodation outside a settlement, reliance on private vehicle and unacceptable living conditions for future occupiers significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of housing delivery, improved local vitality and environmental credentials of the proposed dwelling.
Framework references: 79, 130, 11
Plan policies cited: Policy 13, Policy DM4, Policy DM5, Policy DM1, Policy DM17, Policy DM10
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.