Planning appeal decision
22 Oaks Drive, Newbold Verdon, Leicester, LE9 9PH
Planning appeal 3333787 at 22 Oaks Drive, Newbold Verdon, Leicester, LE9 9PH (Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council) was allowed on 13 June 2024 by Inspector Bowden 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.
the construction of new two bedroom bungalow with new dropped kerbs to form new footpath crossing
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bowden N
- Postcode
- LE9 9PH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for the future occupants having regard to the privacy of outdoor amenity space
What decided it
The proposed bungalow would integrate satisfactorily with the character and appearance of the area and provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupants, thereby complying with the development plan on its own merits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM10
- 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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