®Planning appeal decision
91 Main Street, East Leake, Nottinghamshire, LE12 6PF
Planning appeal 3367357 at 91 Main Street, East Leake, Nottinghamshire, LE12 6PF (Rushcliffe Borough Council) was allowed on 2 September 2025 by Inspector Couper C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the East Leake Conservation Area.
the demolition of the existing front boundary wall and gate, and the construction of a two storey extension to form a new dwelling
- Authority
- Rushcliffe Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Couper C
- Postcode
- LE12 6PF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the East Leake Conservation Area
- Whether the occupants of 91A Main Street and the occupants of the proposed dwelling would experience appropriate living conditions, with particular regard to outlook and outdoor amenity space
What decided it
The proposed extension's design, materials and form would enhance the host building and preserve the conservation area's character, while providing acceptable living conditions for all occupiers in a village centre location.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 8Policy 10Policy 11Policy 1Policy 28East Leake Neighbourhood Plan 2013-2028 Section 7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 216
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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