Planning appeal decision
South Lodge Walcote Road, South Kilworth, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6EQ
Planning appeal 3311061 at South Lodge Walcote Road, South Kilworth, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6EQ (Harborough District Council) was allowed on 11 August 2023 by Inspector Wilson D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area.
conversion of redundant agricultural building to a single dwelling
- Authority
- Harborough District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Wilson D
- Postcode
- LE17 6EQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
- whether the site is an appropriate location for the development proposed
What decided it
The proposal's compliance with policies GD3 and GD4 of the Local Plan, which specifically support conversion of redundant or disused buildings, combined with the finding that the development would enhance rather than harm the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GD8Policy GD3Policy GD4
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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