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Dismissed12 December 20243348843

Land North East of The Hovel, Spinney Drive, Botcheston, Leicestershire, LE9 9FG

Planning appeal 3348843 at Land North East of The Hovel, Spinney Drive, Botcheston, Leicestershire, LE9 9FG (Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council) was dismissed on 12 December 2024 by Inspector Graham A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area.

Proposed dwelling with detached garage and creation of new access (Self Build)

Authority
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Graham A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
  • Whether the site represents a sustainable location for housing development having regards to the accessibility of services and facilities

What decided it

The proposal would significantly harm the open countryside character of the area and exacerbate ribbon development, and the site lacks sustainable access to services and facilities, failing to meet Policies DM4, DM10 and DM17 of the SADMP.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM4Policy DM10Policy DM17Policy H1Policy 13Site Allocations and Development Management Policies DPD

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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