Appeal over 100 homes on edge of town turned down

An appeal from a housing developer against a council's decision to refuse plans for 100 homes in Leicestershire has been turned down.

The Planning Inspectorate has dismissed an appeal from Gladman Developments against Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council's decision to refuse proposals for a housing development on land north of Shenton Lane in Market Bosworth.

A decision notice issued by the council in June said proposals to access the site through York Close would cause "significant harm" to residents on the street.

In appeal documents the developer said it did not agree that the development would "adversely impact" nearby residents, however following a hearing, the appeal was dismissed.

The applicant said 40% of the homes in the proposed development would be affordable and the scheme would include open spaces and play areas.

In planning documents, the developer said the proposals on the 13.8-acre (5.61 hectare) farmland site would create "significant benefits" and also "contribute towards economic growth".

A report issued by the Planning Inspectorate in December said the provision of affordable homes was a "substantial benefit".

However, it added the scheme's harm to people living in York Close would "significantly and demonstrably outweigh" the proposals' benefits.

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