Planning appeal decision
57 Richardson Close, Broughton Astley, Leicester, LE9 6NU
Planning appeal 3313013 at 57 Richardson Close, Broughton Astley, Leicester, LE9 6NU (Harborough District Council) was dismissed on 11 July 2023 by Inspector Pearce S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
Retention of existing boundary fence enclosing extended residential curtilage
- Authority
- Harborough District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Pearce S
- Postcode
- LE9 6NU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The fence's stark, dominant appearance in a prominent location and its enclosure of previously open space fundamentally conflicts with the open, spacious and verdant character of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GD8 of the Harborough Local Plan 2019paragraph 3.9 of the Broughton Astley Neighbourhood Plan 2014
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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