®Planning appeal decision
93 Zion Hill, Peggs Green, Coleorton, Coalville, LE67 8JP
Planning appeal 3352850 at 93 Zion Hill, Peggs Green, Coleorton, Coalville, LE67 8JP (North West Leicestershire District Council) was allowed on 27 February 2025 by Inspector Bennett T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the location of the development would be appropriate for housing having regard to the spatial strategy of the development plan, the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the countryside and the accessibility of services and facilities.
erection of one self-build dwelling with detached car port/store and associated works
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bennett T
- Postcode
- LE67 8JP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the location of the development would be appropriate for housing having regard to the spatial strategy of the development plan, the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the countryside and the accessibility of services and facilities
What decided it
The site qualifies as previously developed land within the settlement of Peggs Green and the proposed development accords with the spatial strategy and countryside policies of the development plan, with no conflict identified.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S2Policy S3Policy H5Policy En3Policy D1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 58Paragraph 110
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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