Planning appeal decision
8 Cresswell Close, Thurmaston, LE4 8LH
Planning appeal 6003633 at 8 Cresswell Close, Thurmaston, LE4 8LH (Charnwood) was dismissed on 8 July 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on highway safety.
erection of 3 new dwellings
- Authority
- Charnwood
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- LE4 8LH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on highway safety
- the effect of the proposed development on biodiversity
- whether the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for future occupants of the dwellings, with particular regard to the provision of internal space
What decided it
The proposal conflicts with the development plan on three independent grounds (highway safety, internal space standards, and biodiversity minimisation), and the material considerations in favour do not outweigh these conflicts.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DS4Policy CC5Policy T3Policy DS5Appendix 4Policy H3Policy EV6Policy EV1Policy EV7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 116
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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