The Old House, , 10 Old Green,, Medbourne, Leics, LE16 8DX

Planning appeal 3312782 at The Old House, , 10 Old Green,, Medbourne, Leics, LE16 8DX (Harborough District Council) was dismissed on 28 April 2023 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the house would provide satisfactory living conditions having regard to outlook and access to natural light.

erection of a detached dwellinghouse and detached garage

Authority: Harborough District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Edwards J
Postcode: LE16 8DX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the house would provide satisfactory living conditions having regard to outlook and access to natural light
the effect of the development on trees
the effect on the setting and the significance of The Old House, a grade II listed building
whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Medbourne Conservation Area and its effect on the CA's significance

What decided it

The modest benefits of adding a single dwelling to the housing stock were insufficient to outweigh the less than substantial harm to the setting and significance of the listed building and the conservation area, to which great weight must be attached.

the modest benefits of the proposal would not outweigh the harm caused to the setting and significance of the listed building and the detriment to the character, appearance and significance of the conservation area

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy GD8Policy H5Policy GI4Policy HC1Policy ENV7Policy ENV1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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