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Dismissed13 July 20266007863

The Granary, Hill Farm, Frolesworth, Lutterworth, Harborough, LE17 5EJ

Planning appeal 6007863 at The Granary, Hill Farm, Frolesworth, Lutterworth, Harborough, LE17 5EJ (Harborough) was dismissed on 13 July 2026 by Inspector K Mee, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area.

demolition and extension of an existing outbuilding to facilitate construction of a single storey habitable unit comprising a lounge, gym, and associated amenity spaces

Authority
Harborough
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
K Mee
Postcode
LE17 5EJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area
  • the effect of the proposed development on protected species, with particular regard to bats

What decided it

The proposal fails to respect the traditional form and detailing of the existing building and lacks evidence of required bat surveys, conflicting with both design and protected species policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy GD3Policy GD8Policy GI5

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