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Notice upheld5 June 20253336333

1 Sherborne Road, Burbage, Hinckley, Leicester, LE10 2BE

Planning appeal 3336333 at 1 Sherborne Road, Burbage, Hinckley, Leicester, LE10 2BE (Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 June 2025 by Inspector Berry A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

Erection of a carport on the land

Authority
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Berry A
Postcode
LE10 2BE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The carport's prominent siting, stark appearance, and incongruous materials and design erode the open, verdant character and appearance of the surrounding area, conflicting with Policy DM10.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM10

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The authority’s record since 2016 · every decision in 2025

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