Planning appeal decision
183, Ratcliffe Road, Ratcliffe Road, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7PX
Planning appeal 3332152 at 183, Ratcliffe Road, Ratcliffe Road, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7PX (Charnwood Borough Council) was dismissed on 31 May 2024 by Inspector Allen K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the condition is reasonable or necessary in the interests of the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to privacy and outlook.
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a replacement dwelling
- Authority
- Charnwood Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Allen K
- Postcode
- LE12 7PX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the condition is reasonable or necessary in the interests of the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to privacy and outlook
What decided it
The significant slope of the land and limited separation distances between the bungalow and neighbouring properties mean that permitted development alterations would likely increase overlooking and create an overly dominant built form, necessitating the condition to protect neighbour amenity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS2 of the Charnwood Local Plan 2011 to 2028 Core StrategyPolicy EV/1 of the Charnwood Local Plan 1991-2006 Written StatementPolicy DS5 of the Emerging Local Plan
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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