®Planning appeal decision
Hillview, 1A Main Road, Whitwell, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8BW
take down collapsed wall and gate to remove tree roots. Fill the cavity with hardcore and ballast. Cover with pebbles similar to existing driveway
- Authority
- Rutland County Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Housden C
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Whitwell Conservation Area
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area caused by the loss of continuity and enclosure provided by the stone boundary wall was not outweighed by the limited public safety benefits claimed, as alternative solutions such as repair or rebuilding were not adequately ruled out.
Framework references: 212, 215
Plan policies cited: Policy CS22 of the Rutland Core Strategy Development Plan Document (2011), Policy SP20 of the Rutland Site Allocations and Policies Development Plan Document (2014)
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