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Dismissed27 June 20253364613

26 The Pyke, Rothley, Leicestershire, LE7 7LY

Planning appeal 3364613 at 26 The Pyke, Rothley, Leicestershire, LE7 7LY (Charnwood Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 June 2025 by Inspector Graham A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of neighbours and upon the character and appearance of the area.

Erection of single storey rear extension, two storey side extension with associated single garage

Authority
Charnwood Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Graham A
Postcode
LE7 7LY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of neighbours and upon the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring properties through overdominance, loss of openness, and removal of a landscape feature, contrary to local plan policies and NPPF design principles.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Core Strategy Policy CS2Policy EV/1Policy H/17Policy DS5

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