Willowmead, 5 Hollands Lane, Twyford, Leicestershire, LE14 2HP

Planning appeal 3368765 at Willowmead, 5 Hollands Lane, Twyford, Leicestershire, LE14 2HP (Melton Borough Council) was dismissed on 6 November 2025 by Inspector Robinson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal represents a necessary and appropriate form of development having regard to the effect on open countryside and the setting of the village of Twyford.

Demolition of existing dwelling and double garage. Replacement dwelling and triple garage/pool. Associated drive and landscaping and new pond

Authority: Melton Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Robinson A
Postcode: LE14 2HP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal represents a necessary and appropriate form of development having regard to the effect on open countryside and the setting of the village of Twyford
the effect on protected species with regard to bats
disposal of foul drainage

What decided it

The proposal would represent an unjustified encroachment into the open countryside that would not constitute necessary and appropriate development under Policy SS2 of the development plan, and this conflict could not be outweighed by material considerations.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SS2Policy EN1Policy EN2Policy EN6Policy EN11
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 84Paragraph 193

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