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Notice varied and upheld22 July 20253322468

Blackberry Way Main Street, Leire, Lutterworth, LE17 5HF

Planning appeal 3322468 at Blackberry Way Main Street, Leire, Lutterworth, LE17 5HF (Harborough District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 22 July 2025 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including the Leire Conservation Area and the settings of The Old Manor House, a Grade II listed building, and the Queens Arms Public House, a non-designated heritage asset.

Without planning permission, the installation of a concrete base and timber gazebo to the rear of the Land as shown in photographs attached at Appendix 1 of this notice

Authority
Harborough District Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
Ollerenshaw M
Postcode
LE17 5HF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including the Leire Conservation Area and the settings of The Old Manor House, a Grade II listed building, and the Queens Arms Public House, a non-designated heritage asset
  • The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of The Hooples and Carnaby House, with particular regard to outlook

What decided it

The development's substantial roof structure and elevated position cause less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and the settings of heritage assets, which is not outweighed by any public benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy GD8Policy HC1Policy H5Policy ENV6
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 215

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