®Planning appeal decision
6 Shakespeare Drive, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0BG
Planning appeal 3313250 at 6 Shakespeare Drive, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0BG (Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council) was dismissed on 24 April 2023 by Inspector Smith A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hollycroft Conservation Area.
demolish existing bungalow and replace with two detached houses
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Smith A
- Postcode
- LE10 0BG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hollycroft Conservation Area
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the heritage significance of the conservation area, which carries considerable importance and weight, was not outweighed by the modest public benefits of providing one additional dwelling and limited economic and landscaping benefits.
the less than substantial harm to the heritage significance of the conservation area was not outweighed by the modest public benefits of one additional dwelling, construction employment, and limited landscaping benefits
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM10DM11DM12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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