Planning appeal decision
670 Uppingham Road, Thurnby, Leicester, LE7 9RN
Planning appeal 3319891 at 670 Uppingham Road, Thurnby, Leicester, LE7 9RN (Harborough District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 3 July 2023 by Inspector Colebourne S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and the street scene.
retrospective planning permission for erection of fence at the junction of 670 Uppingham Road and Anthony Drive
- Authority
- Harborough District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Colebourne S
- Postcode
- LE7 9RN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and the street scene
What decided it
The corner boundary fence's prominent siting, insubstantial appearance compared to a wall, and lack of opportunity for planting enhancement caused significant harm to character and appearance contrary to policy GD8, whereas the side boundary fence's height and prominence were acceptable.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GD8
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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