®Planning appeal decision
67 Main Street, Bushby, LE7 9PL
Planning appeal 6009245 at 67 Main Street, Bushby, LE7 9PL (Harborough) was dismissed on 2 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bushby Conservation Area.
demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling, detached gym and swimming pool
- Authority
- Harborough
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- LE7 9PL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bushby Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed dwelling's contemporary design, formal window arrangement, substantial porch feature and proximity to neighbouring dwellings would result in harm to the character and appearance of the Bushby Conservation Area that would not be outweighed by the modest benefits of providing a replacement dwelling.
Applying Policy S4 of the Framework, the benefits of approving the development would be substantially outweighed by the adverse effects when assessed against the national decision-making policies in the Framework, particularly Policy DP3 relating to context and design and Policies HE4 and HE6 relating to heritage.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GD2Policy GD8Policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Policy S3Policy S4Policy HE4Policy HE6Policy DP3
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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