Planning appeal decision
The White Cottage, 11 South Street , Scalford, Melton , LE14 4DY
Planning appeal 3351446 at The White Cottage, 11 South Street , Scalford, Melton , LE14 4DY (Melton Borough Council) was allowed on 7 April 2025 by Inspector Sibley G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Scalford Conservation Area.
demolition of existing dwelling and erection of new-build replacement dwelling, and new-build garage/car port
- Authority
- Melton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Sibley G
- Postcode
- LE14 4DY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Scalford Conservation Area
- The effects of the loss of The White Cottage, a non-designated heritage asset
- The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed development would preserve the character and appearance of the Scalford Conservation Area through high-quality design and materials reflective of the area, resulting in a neutral net heritage effect that accords with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN13Policy D1Policy EN1NP Policy H6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 214Paragraph 215
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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