21 Bute Close, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0SJ

Planning appeal 6009331 at 21 Bute Close, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0SJ (Hinckley and Bosworth) was dismissed on 27 August 2026 by Inspector John Morrison, 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 dwelling and surrounding area.

Two storey side extension to a semi-detached dwelling

Authority: Hinckley and Bosworth
Appeal type: householder · Householder
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: John Morrison
Postcode: LE10 0SJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
the living conditions of the occupiers of Number 19 Bute Close's rear garden with specific regard to privacy

What decided it

The bulky, disproportionate scale and massing of the extension would disrupt the distinctive cohesive rhythm and original consistency of the three semi-detached pairs at the cul-de-sac entrance, causing unacceptable harm to character and appearance that substantially outweighed the limited benefits.

the significant and enduring harm to character and appearance substantially outweighed the moderate benefit of temporary local employment and the very limited private benefit of improved accommodation

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM10 of the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Development Plan Document 2016
National Planning Policy Framework: Policy S4Policy DP3

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