43 Ruperts Rest, Main Street, Great Glen, Leicestershire, LE8 9GH

take down existing stone pier of existing boundary wall at entrance to site. Increase width of opening by 1.5metres. Rebuild stone pier in new position. Existing cast iron gate to be replaced with a new cast iron gate to suit new opening width

Authority: Harborough District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other minor developments
Inspector: Radcliffe I

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building, Rupert's Rest, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses

What decided it

The harm to the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building caused by loss of historic fabric, reduction in enclosure, and creation of a disproportionately grand entrance was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of reduced collision risk and public safety.

Framework references: 195, 205, 206, 208

Plan policies cited: GD8, HC1

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