Planning appeal decision
Rotherby Lane, Frisby on the Wreake, Leicestershire, LE14 2NW
Planning appeal 3356964 at Rotherby Lane, Frisby on the Wreake, Leicestershire, LE14 2NW (Melton Borough Council) was dismissed on 1 May 2025 by Inspector Clark J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
construction of a two storey and single storey 3 bedroom house under a tiled roof, situated in the middle of the horse yard
- Authority
- Melton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Clark J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal fails to meet the criteria for isolated homes in the countryside and would create a cramped, overdeveloped appearance that harms the rural character of the area, which cannot be justified by the appellant's personal circumstances.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SS2Policy D1Policy D2Neighbourhood Plan Policy H3Neighbourhood Plan Policy H4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 84
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.
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