Planning appeal decision
314a Station Road, Bagworth, Leicestershire, LE67 1BN
Planning appeal 3319934 at 314a Station Road, Bagworth, Leicestershire, LE67 1BN (Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 October 2023 by Inspector Rawle 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 area.
new build private housing: 3 no. 3 bedroom 2 storey dwellings, 1no. 6 bedroom HMO, extension to existing bungalow and widening of access driveway
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rawle S
- Postcode
- LE67 1BN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed HMO on plot 5 would appear unduly cramped and discordant due to inadequate set-in from the western boundary, harmfully undermining the spacious character of the area, and this harm significantly and demonstrably outweighs the housing supply benefits even under the tilted balance.
The adverse impact on character and appearance significantly and demonstrably outweighed the social and economic benefits of housing provision, as an acceptable alternative scheme should be achievable
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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