®Planning appeal decision
203 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East, LEICESTER, LE3 3PH
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
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.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy CS2, Policy C2, Policy DM1, Policy CS1, Policy H2, Policy H3
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.