Stables opposite 24 Riverside Way, Littlethorpe, LEICESTER, LE19 2PT

Without planning permission: the unauthorised Material Change of Use of the Land to a mixed use of agriculture, horsiculture and for residential occupation

Authority: Blaby District Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: White P

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The location of the development outside the settlement boundary and within the Green Wedge
The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
The suitability and effect of the development in terms of flood risk
The suitability of the access
The personal circumstances of the appellants

What decided it

The very significant weight of harm from locating residential use in a Green Wedge, damage to landscape character and appearance, and unmitigated flood risk to residents and others outweighed the appellants' personal circumstances and medical needs.

Framework references: 181

Plan policies cited: CS Policy CS16, CS Policy CS21, CS Policy CS22, LPD Policy DM2, LPD Policy DM8

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