44 Drayton Road, Medbourne, Leicestershire, LE16 8DW

Planning appeal 3371290 at 44 Drayton Road, Medbourne, Leicestershire, LE16 8DW (Harborough District Council) was dismissed on 8 October 2025 by Inspector Cleary D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the existing building and surrounding area.

Two storey front extension, part two storey and part single storey rear extension and insertion of a first floor window and solar panels to the North West elevation

Authority: Harborough District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Cleary D
Postcode: LE16 8DW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the existing building and surrounding area
the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties with particular regard to overbearing, overshadowing and loss of light

What decided it

The proposed two-storey rear extension would have a harmful effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through overbearing, overshadowing and loss of light, particularly to the kitchen window of No.42 and the rear-facing windows of No.46, conflicting with development plan policies requiring regard to neighbour amenity.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy GD8 of the Harborough Local Plan 2011-2031Policy H5 of the Medbourne Neighbourhood Plan

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