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Allowed7 August 20253355084

7 Springfield Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1AN

Planning appeal 3355084 at 7 Springfield Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1AN (Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council) was allowed on 7 August 2025 by Inspector Sibley G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers with regard to noise, odour and disturbance and linked to this, the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area.

‘cattery is a wooden insulated building with double glazed windows and doors, with heating and air conditioning.’

Authority
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Sibley G
Postcode
LE10 1AN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers with regard to noise, odour and disturbance and linked to this, the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The limited scale of the cattery (8 cats maximum) housed within a solid, well-insulated building would not generate noise, odour or disturbance levels significantly disruptive compared to ordinary residential use, and the building's location and screening would not harm the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM10

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