Land Between Louisa Lilley Almshouses And St Peters Way, Irthlingborough, NN9 5SD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• whether or not the appeal proposal would preserve the setting or features of special architectural or historic interest of the nearby Grade I listed Church of St Peter
• the effect on the setting of the neighbouring Louisa Lilley Almshouses, a non-designated heritage asset
• the effect on the character or appearance of the area, with particular regard to the setting of the Irthlingborough Conservation Area and its significance
• the effect on the living conditions of the appeal proposal's future occupants, with particular regard to outlook and privacy
• whether or not the proposed mix of housing is justified, with particular regard to affordable housing provision
• the effect on nature conservation interests, with particular regard to onsite biodiversity and the integrity of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits Special Protection Area

What decided it

The proposal would not conflict with the development plan when read as a whole, as it would preserve heritage assets, provide adequate living conditions, justify its housing mix on viability grounds, and secure appropriate biodiversity and habitat mitigation.