®Planning appeal decision
East of Ashby Lane, Bitteswell, LE17 4SQ
the proposal is for the erection of a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 9 dwellings of which a minimum of 1 will be a serviced plot for self/custom build
- Authority
- Harborough District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hickey A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the site is suitable for residential development, having regard to its location, the proposed land use, and the amount of development
What decided it
The significant harm to rural character and the function of the Area of Separation designation, when weighed against the modest housing benefits of a small scheme, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits under paragraph 11(d)(ii) of the Framework.
The modest housing benefits and economic benefits of delivering up to nine dwellings weighed against the significant harm to character and appearance and the function of the Area of Separation; the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits, so the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy SS1, Policy GD2, Policy GD4, Policy GD6, Policy GD8
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.