Planning appeal decision
8 Reeves Lane, Wing, Rutland, LE15 8SD
Planning appeal 3363905 at 8 Reeves Lane, Wing, Rutland, LE15 8SD (Rutland County Council) was dismissed on 22 August 2025 by Inspector Bartlett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of existing dwelling, detached garage and shed and construction of 1 no. replacement dwelling with integral garage. Proposed erection of detached outbuilding to rear of site
- Authority
- Rutland County Council
- Appeal type
- other · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Unknown
- Inspector
- Bartlett R
- Postcode
- LE15 8SD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- The living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties
What decided it
The proposal failed to maintain adequate spacing and landscaping between the new dwelling and neighbouring properties, particularly at the southern rear wing and northern side elevation, which are distinctive and positive characteristics of the rural village that should be retained.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS19CS22SP5SP15SP20HBE6HEB7ENV12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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