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Allowed13 February 20263371800

Alton House, Alton Hill, Ravenstone, Leicestershire, LE67 2DL

Planning appeal 3371800 at Alton House, Alton Hill, Ravenstone, Leicestershire, LE67 2DL (North West Leicestershire District Council) was allowed on 13 February 2026 by Inspector Tucker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the site is suitably located for the development proposed, with particular regard to the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area.

formation of a multi-sport court (for personal use) including change of use of land for ancillary residential purposes

Authority
North West Leicestershire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Tucker A
Postcode
LE67 2DL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the site is suitably located for the development proposed, with particular regard to the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal would satisfy Policy S3 as a recreation use that safeguards and enhances the character and appearance of the landscape through hedgerow and tree planting, with no harm to the listed building or National Forest.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy S3Policy En3Policy D1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 187

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