Planning appeal decision
3 Rose Dale, North Kilworth, LE17 6HT
Planning appeal 6002025 at 3 Rose Dale, North Kilworth, LE17 6HT (Harborough District Council) was dismissed on 31 March 2026 by Inspector Craddock K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the location of the proposed use with particular regard to the relevant spatial strategy of the development plan.
change of use of land from paddock/agricultural land to residential garden
- Authority
- Harborough District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Craddock K
- Postcode
- LE17 6HT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the location of the proposed use with particular regard to the relevant spatial strategy of the development plan
- the effect of the proposed use on the character and appearance of the countryside
- whether there are other material considerations sufficient to outweigh any harm identified in respect of the first and second issues
What decided it
The proposal conflicts with the development plan spatial strategy by locating a non-small-scale garden extension in the countryside outside the settlement boundary, and would result in encroachment and harm to rural character that cannot be outweighed by the appellant's disability-related needs.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GD3Policy GD8Development Management SPD (2021)North Kilworth Neighbourhood Plan (2015-2031)
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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