®Planning appeal decision
203 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3PH
Planning appeal 3347015 at 203 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3PH (Blaby District Council) was dismissed on 28 October 2024 by Inspector Han U, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
erection of new build 4-bedroom detached house
- Authority
- Blaby District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Han U
- Postcode
- LE3 3PH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- whether the proposed development constitutes over-development of the plot
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 203 and 205 Hinckley Road with regard to light, outlook and privacy
What decided it
The significant harm to the living conditions of occupiers of No 205 through loss of light and outlook, combined with the overbearing effect of the proposed two-storey dwelling, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest housing benefits in the context of the tilted balance.
The modest benefits of delivering one additional house and contributing to housing supply were outweighed by the significant harm to the living conditions of occupiers of No 205 regarding loss of light and outlook; the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits, so the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS2Policy C2Policy DM1Policy CS1Policy H2Policy H3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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