Planning appeal decision
Long Eaves, Pinwall Lane, Pinwall, Leicestershire , CV9 3ND
Planning appeal 3342429 at Long Eaves, Pinwall Lane, Pinwall, Leicestershire , CV9 3ND (Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council) was dismissed on 25 September 2024 by Inspector Marriott H, 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.
demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings and the construction of new dwelling with new access
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Marriott H
- Postcode
- CV9 3ND
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on ecology with particular regard to protected species and habitats
What decided it
The significant and demonstrable harm to character and appearance through a disproportionately large replacement dwelling and substantial hedgerow removal, combined with unresolved ecology concerns regarding protected species, outweighs the limited benefits and engages the presumption against development under paragraph 11(d) of the Framework.
The significant harm to character and appearance and ecology demonstrably and significantly outweighs the benefits of the proposal when assessed against the policies of the Framework taken as a whole, such that the proposal does not benefit from a presumption in favour of sustainable development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM4Policy DM10Policy DM14Policy DM6Policy S1Policy S8Policy S10Policy S5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 128Paragraph 135Paragraph 180Paragraph 186
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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