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Dismissed23 January 20243325242

Land off Willoughby Drive, Empingham, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8PY

Planning appeal 3325242 at Land off Willoughby Drive, Empingham, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8PY (Rutland County Council) was dismissed on 23 January 2024 by Inspector Clarke B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

an outline erection of four dwellings

Authority
Rutland County Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Clarke B
Postcode
LE15 8PY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • the effect of the developments upon biodiversity
  • whether the proposed development is of an appropriate density and should a financial contribution towards affordable housing be made

What decided it

The significant adverse effect upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area, arising from the introduction of built form into an undeveloped countryside setting that provides the settlement with an open and verdant character, substantially and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of the scheme.

the significant harm arising from the erosion of the character and appearance of the surrounding area substantially and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of housing delivery, biodiversity improvements and economic activity

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS4Policy CS19Policy CS22Policy SP6Policy SP15Policy SP20Policy CS21Policy SP19Policy CS10Policy SP9
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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