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Dismissed11 April 20253354580

15 Heron Road , Barrow Upon Soar, Loughborough , Leicestershire, LE12 8AS

Planning appeal 3354580 at 15 Heron Road , Barrow Upon Soar, Loughborough , Leicestershire, LE12 8AS (Charnwood Borough Council) was dismissed on 11 April 2025 by Inspector Simms S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

change of use from footpath edging to residential garden

Authority
Charnwood Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Simms S
Postcode
LE12 8AS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the development on biodiversity

What decided it

The cumulative harms to character and appearance, biodiversity, safety perceptions and loss of open space, contrary to the development plan, were not outweighed by the need to tackle anti-social behaviour or secure property.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS2Policy EV/1Policy DS5Policy BuS4Policy CS13Policy EV6Policy CS12Policy CS15

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