18 Charnwood Street, Coalville, LE67 3DG

the conversion of existing detached garage to form 1 no. dwelling (Use Class C3) with associated alterations

Authority: North West Leicestershire
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: LE67 3DG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory accommodation for its future occupants, with regard to outlook and privacy
the effect of the proposed development on highway safety

What decided it

The substantial harm to character and appearance, living conditions, and highway safety outweighed the moderate benefits of housing supply and sustainability.

The benefits of housing supply on previously developed land and energy efficiency measures, attracting moderate positive weight, were outweighed by substantial harm to character and appearance, living conditions, and highway safety.

Framework references: 135, 116

Plan policies cited: Policy D1, Policy D2, Policy IF4, Policy IF7

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