®Planning appeal decision
17 Bridge Lane, Witherley, ATHERSTONE, CV9 3LG
construction of 2 new dwellings
- Authority
- Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Smith H
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
What decided it
The harm arising from the proposal to character and appearance and to neighbouring living conditions is so significant that the adverse impacts would demonstrably outweigh the modest benefits of housing delivery, even under the tilted balance.
The modest benefits of two dwellings and economic contribution during construction and from future occupiers would not outweigh the significant harm to character and appearance and the unacceptable overbearing impact and loss of outlook to neighbouring occupants; the tilted balance under paragraph 11d) does not apply because the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits.
Framework references: 11, 130
Plan policies cited: Policy DM10 of the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies DPD (2016)
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