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Dismissed6 October 20266011349

94 High Street, Somerby, Melton Mowbray, LE14 2QB

Planning appeal 6011349 at 94 High Street, Somerby, Melton Mowbray, LE14 2QB (Melton) was dismissed on 6 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon character and appearance of the Conservation Area.

demolition of existing workshop and cart barn and replace with a single storey rear extension

Authority
Melton
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
LE14 2QB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The impact of the proposal upon character and appearance of the Conservation Area

What decided it

The loss of the historic boundary wall would cause harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area that would not be outweighed by any public benefits resulting from the proposal.

The harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area resulting from the loss of the historic boundary wall was not outweighed by any public benefits resulting from the proposal

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Melton Local Plan 2018 Policy D1Melton Local Plan 2018 Policy EN13Somerby Parish Neighbourhood Plan 2021 Policy ENV7

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