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Allowed18 June 20253363656

38 Stamford Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6JA

Planning appeal 3363656 at 38 Stamford Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6JA (Rutland County Council) was allowed on 18 June 2025 by Inspector Boughton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the Oakham Conservation Area having particular regard to the protected lime tree and its root protection area.

new garage in front of house; partial removal of wall to widen access to accommodate new pillars & gates

Authority
Rutland County Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Boughton A
Postcode
LE15 6JA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the Oakham Conservation Area having particular regard to the protected lime tree and its root protection area

What decided it

The appellant's proposed arboricultural protection measures, including screw pile foundations to avoid trenching, would preserve the protected lime tree and its root protection area, thereby resolving the Council's primary reason for refusal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS19Policy CS22Policy SP15Policy SP19

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