®Planning appeal decision
39 Church Street, Thurmaston, LEICESTER, LE4 8DQ
for the erection of a detached bungalow following demolition of existing garage
- Authority
- Charnwood Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Marriott H
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area caused by the cramped subdivision of the plot and the unsympathetic design and positioning of the proposed bungalow, which would undermine the cohesive street scene.
The limited benefits of one additional dwelling and associated economic benefits would not outweigh the significant harm to the character and appearance of the area.
Framework references: 226, 11
Plan policies cited: Policy CS2 of the Charnwood Local Plan 2011-2028 Core Strategy (2015), Policy EV/1 of the Borough of Charnwood Local Plan (2004), Policy DS5 of the emerging Charnwood Local Plan 2021-37 (Pre-Submission Draft July 2021)
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.