Planning appeal decision
Land at Baron Close, Hugglescote, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3EZ
Planning appeal 3322496 at Land at Baron Close, Hugglescote, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3EZ (North West Leicestershire District Council) was dismissed on 1 December 2023 by Inspector Bromley N, 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.
erection of a dwelling
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bromley N
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers of 9 Baron Close, with particular regard to privacy, outlook and natural light
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the design, layout and prominent positioning of the proposed dwelling, which would conflict with the development plan as a whole.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D2Policy G3Good Design for North West Leicestershire Supplementary Planning Document 2017
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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