Planning appeal decision
2a Clarendon Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0PL
Planning appeal 3326415 at 2a Clarendon Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0PL (Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 February 2024 by Inspector Thandi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of nearby occupiers with regard to privacy and noise and disturbance.
demolition of existing extension and the erection of a new single storey rear extension. Including a replacement roof - raising the ridge height by approx.800mm - and 1no. large dormer window to the rear. Increasing the HMO capacity from 4no. to 8no. (Sui Generis)
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Thandi B
- Postcode
- LE10 0PL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of nearby occupiers with regard to privacy and noise and disturbance
- The effect of the proposed development upon the safe and efficient operation of the local highway network
What decided it
The combination of increased residential intensity creating unacceptable noise and disturbance to neighbours in close proximity, and the lack of onsite parking in an area of high parking demand compromising highway safety, both contrary to Policy DM10.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM10
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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