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Dismissed30 March 20266003195

21 Yew Tree Crescent, Melton Mowbary, LE13 1LN

Planning appeal 6003195 at 21 Yew Tree Crescent, Melton Mowbary, LE13 1LN (Melton Borough Council) was dismissed on 30 March 2026 by Inspector Somers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extension upon the living conditions of No.23 Yew Tree Crescent, with particular regard to sense of enclosure, access to light and outlook.

Single storey rear extension

Authority
Melton Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Somers J
Postcode
LE13 1LN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed extension upon the living conditions of No.23 Yew Tree Crescent, with particular regard to sense of enclosure, access to light and outlook

What decided it

The proposed extension would be excessive in size and cause significant detriment to the living conditions of No.23 Yew Tree Crescent through loss of outlook and sense of enclosure, contrary to Local Plan Policy D1.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D1Melton Borough Design Supplementary Planning Document

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