®Planning appeal decision
20 Pougher Close, Sapcote, Leicester, LE9 4JL
a new single detached 1 storey bungalow with dormer/ attic room
- Authority
- Blaby District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Han U
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of 20a Pougher Close with regard to privacy, light and outlook, and the living conditions of the occupiers of 20 Pougher Close with regard to privacy and outlook
- whether the proposed development could be secured for self-build or custom housebuilding and, if it can be, whether or not it would be necessary to secure mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), including consideration as to what this would entail
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance combined with significant harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers demonstrably outweighs the modest housing benefits, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.
The adverse impacts on character and appearance and living conditions of neighbours significantly and demonstrably outweigh the moderate benefits of housing delivery, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy CS2 of the Local Plan (Core Strategy) Development Plan Document (February 2013), Policy DM1 of the Local Plan (Delivery) Development Plan Document (February 2019), Policy FV6 of the Fosse Villages Neighbourhood Plan: Referendum 2018-2029, Policy CS19 of the Core Strategy
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.