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Allowed6 October 20266010669

Land Off Chapel Lane, Osgathorpe, Loughborough, LE12 9SX

Planning appeal 6010669 at Land Off Chapel Lane, Osgathorpe, Loughborough, LE12 9SX (North West Leicestershire) was allowed on 6 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the site is suitable for residential development, having regard to its location, the proposed land use and the amount of development.

permission in principle for 1 self-build dwelling with associated garaging

Authority
North West Leicestershire
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
LE12 9SX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the site is suitable for residential development, having regard to its location, the proposed land use and the amount of development

What decided it

The evidenced unmet need for self-build plots and the site's physical proximity and relationship to Osgathorpe, combined with the application of Policy S5(j) of the Framework, meant the benefits substantially outweighed the conflict with the Local Plan policies.

The conflict with Policies S2 and S3 of the Local Plan and the limited harm arising from that conflict would not substantially outweigh the benefits of addressing the evidenced unmet need for self-build plots and the economic benefits of the scheme, applying Policy S5(j) of the Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy S2Policy S3

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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