®Planning appeal decision
136 Station Lane, Scraptoft, Leicestershire, LE7 9UF
Planning appeal 6004323 at 136 Station Lane, Scraptoft, Leicestershire, LE7 9UF (Harborough District Council) was dismissed on 29 May 2026 by Inspector Mee K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
the demolition of existing bungalow and construction of new two- storey house (Class C3)
- Authority
- Harborough District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Mee K
- Postcode
- LE7 9UF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to outlook, light and privacy
What decided it
The harmful effects on character and appearance and on neighbouring living conditions, particularly outlook and privacy, significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of the proposal when assessed against the Framework, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.
The adverse impacts of granting planning permission (harm to character and appearance, and to neighbouring living conditions) would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits (efficient use of land and moderate energy efficiency gains) when assessed against the policies in the Framework as a whole, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development would not apply.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GD8Policy GD2Policy S10Policy H5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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