Chapel Fields Livery Stables , Chapel Lane , Witherley , Atherstone , CV9 3LR

the construction of five detached dwellings with associated garages, parking provision, access and landscaping

Authority: Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Beeby C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would provide a suitable site for housing, having regard to its effect on the appearance of the area and the proximity of services and facilities
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of Plot 1, with particular regard to noise levels
The effect of the proposed development on a community facility

What decided it

Applying the paragraph 11(d)ii tilted balance, the identified limited/minimal adverse impacts did not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of the scheme, including housing delivery in an area without a five-year supply.

The limited harms to the planned strategy, character and appearance, sustainable transport and living conditions did not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited benefits of housing delivery, biodiversity net gain and economic/social benefits, so the presumption in favour of sustainable development indicated permission should be granted despite conflict with the development plan as a whole.

Framework references: 226, 77, 11, 180, 114

Plan policies cited: Policy DM1, Policy DM4, Policy DM10, Policy DM25, Policy 12, Policy DM13, Policy DM7, Policy DM6, Policy DM17

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