Land Sw Sibson Road, Sheepy Parva, CV9 3RE

Planning appeal 6009220 at Land Sw Sibson Road, Sheepy Parva, CV9 3RE (Hinckley and Bosworth) was dismissed on 23 September 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

Outline planning permission (access only) for the erection of a C3 self-build dwelling and associated amenity space and parking land

Authority: Hinckley and Bosworth
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: CV9 3RE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the countryside, combined with conflict with the neighbourhood plan which has primacy within five years of adoption, substantially outweighs the moderate benefits of self-build housing provision.

The benefits of self-build housing delivery and contribution to housing supply (moderate weight) were substantially outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance and conflict with the development plan, particularly the neighbourhood plan which retains primacy within five years of adoption.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy S1 (Sheepy Parish Neighbourhood Plan 2019)Policy S8 (Sheepy Parish Neighbourhood Plan 2019)Policy DM4 (Site Allocations and Development Management Policies DPD 2016)Policy DM10 (Site Allocations and Development Management Policies DPD 2016)
National Planning Policy Framework: Policy S5Policy DP3Policy S6Policy HO7Policy HO1

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