Planning appeal decision
Parana, Oakham Road, Tilton On The Hill, Leicester, LE7 9DJ
Planning appeal 3314680 at Parana, Oakham Road, Tilton On The Hill, Leicester, LE7 9DJ (Harborough District Council) was dismissed on 20 April 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 the existing dwelling and the streetscene.
the erection of two-storey front, side and rear extensions, single-storey front extension, rear balcony and loft conversion
- Authority
- Harborough District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McHugh I
- Postcode
- LE7 9DJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the streetscene
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring dwellings, with regard to privacy
What decided it
The projecting front-facing garage would be a discordant feature harmful to the streetscene, and the large rear windows would unacceptably compromise the privacy of neighbouring occupants, both conflicting with Policy GD8.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GD8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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