Brand Hill, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough, LE12 8SX

Planning appeal 3358006 at Brand Hill, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough, LE12 8SX (Charnwood Borough Council) was allowed on 18 March 2026 by Inspector Walker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the changed use of the existing vehicular access point and of the track, along with associated works, upon the character and appearance of the countryside and the Woodhouse Eaves Conservation Area.

Change of use of existing vehicle access point and part of an agricultural and forestry track to a mixed use of agriculture, forestry and residential, and installation of an additional section of track for residential use, low-level lighting along the track and intercom system

Authority: Charnwood Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Walker A
Postcode: LE12 8SX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effects of the changed use of the existing vehicular access point and of the track, along with associated works, upon the character and appearance of the countryside and the Woodhouse Eaves Conservation Area

What decided it

The minimal visual impact of the residential use of the track due to its limited visibility, combined with the conservation area benefits from removal of one access point and new native hedgerow planting, outweighed any concerns about the change of use.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy H3 of the Neighbourhood PlanPolicy DS1 of the Local PlanPolicy DS4 of the Local PlanPolicy C1 of the Local PlanPolicy EV1 of the Local PlanPolicy EV4 of the Local PlanPolicy EV8 of the Local Plan

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