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Allowed28 August 20253368115

2 The Leys, Countesthorpe, Leicestershire, LE8 5PJ

Planning appeal 3368115 at 2 The Leys, Countesthorpe, Leicestershire, LE8 5PJ (Blaby District Council) was allowed on 28 August 2025 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the fence on the character and appearance of the Willoughby Road streetscene.

acoustic fencing to the Willoughby Road boundary

Authority
Blaby District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Andrews M
Postcode
LE8 5PJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the fence on the character and appearance of the Willoughby Road streetscene

What decided it

The fence in conjunction with the hedge is wholly acceptable on its own merits as regards its effect on the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS2Development Management Policy 1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12

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