Land at Shenton Lane, Upton, Nuneaton, CV13 6LB

Planning appeal 3347029 at Land at Shenton Lane, Upton, Nuneaton, CV13 6LB (Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 6 May 2026 by Inspector Dale A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The general suitability of the development having regard to the site's location and the character and appearance of the area.

Without planning permission, the material change of use of the Land to a car sales and car valeting business, (sui generis use), (“the unauthorised use”), along with the erection of a timber cabin and the laying of hardstanding bot h used to facilitate the unauthorised use (“the unauthorised operational development”)

Authority: Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Change of use
Inspector: Dale A
Postcode: CV13 6LB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The general suitability of the development having regard to the site's location and the character and appearance of the area
The impact of the development upon the water quality of the local water environment

What decided it

The development conflicts with the development plan as it is located in an unsustainable countryside location without proven need, fails to respect rural character and landscape, and poses an unresolved risk of water pollution through inadequate foul drainage arrangements.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM1Policy DM4Policy DM7Policy DM10Policy DM15

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