21 Greenmoor Road, Burbage, Hinckley, LE10 2LS

Planning appeal 3351678 at 21 Greenmoor Road, Burbage, Hinckley, LE10 2LS (Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 April 2025 by Inspector Barton P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

outline application for the erection of a single dwelling with some matters reserved. Access and layout to be considered

Authority: Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Barton P
Postcode: LE10 2LS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area, arising from the introduction of a substantial building into a rear garden location that would fail to reflect the established pattern of development, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing provision.

The moderate weight given to housing supply benefits and social and economic contributions was significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant weight given to the harm to character and appearance and conflict with development plan policies

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM10 of the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies DPDPolicy 2 of the Burbage Neighbourhood Plan
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 14Paragraph 73

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