Planning appeal decision
Laxton House, Leicester Road, Ibstock, LE67 6HL
Planning appeal 3308879 at Laxton House, Leicester Road, Ibstock, LE67 6HL (North West Leicestershire District Council) was allowed on 10 January 2023 by Inspector McHugh I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of both the existing dwelling and the streetscene.
the erection of a two-storey side extension and single storey extension to rear
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McHugh I
- Postcode
- LE67 6HL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of both the existing dwelling and the streetscene
What decided it
The sympathetic design features of the proposed extension, combined with the absence of a particular character or uniform appearance to the streetscene that would restrict development, meant the proposal would not be unduly harmful to character and appearance despite not being fully subordinate to the original dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 134
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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