Planning appeal decision
24 Kennel Lane, Witherley, Atherstone, Leicestershire, CV9 3LJ
Planning appeal 3343860 at 24 Kennel Lane, Witherley, Atherstone, Leicestershire, CV9 3LJ (Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council) was dismissed on 12 August 2024 by Inspector Couper C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
a new boundary wall 1.8 metre high with low level brick wall with piers and timber fencing to be painted green
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Couper C
- Postcode
- CV9 3LJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal would be a stark and imposing boundary feature that would significantly harm the soft, landscaped and predominantly unenclosed character of the area, conflicting with local design policies and the NPPF, and this harm outweighs the limited weight attributable to the appellant's personal circumstances.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 139
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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