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Allowed7 July 20253363533

Manor Farm Yard, Hallaton Road, Medbourne, Leicestershire, LE16 8DR

Planning appeal 3363533 at Manor Farm Yard, Hallaton Road, Medbourne, Leicestershire, LE16 8DR (Harborough District Council) was allowed on 7 July 2025 by Inspector Couper C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Medbourne Conservation Area.

the erection of fi ve two storey dwellings and associated parking and garages

Authority
Harborough District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Couper C
Postcode
LE16 8DR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Medbourne Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposed development would preserve the character and appearance of the Medbourne Conservation Area and accord with the development plan, particularly Policy HC1 and the statutory duties under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HC1Policy GD8Policy H5Policy H1Policy H2Policy GI5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 12Paragraph 16

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