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04.10.2018
In a sweeping success for Charnwood Borough Council, a planning Inspector has upheld their refusal of planning permission on all grounds for a 66-unit scheme in the rural Leicestershire village of Rearsby, in-spite of the developer's contention that the Council could not demonstrate a five-year land supply.
The decision is of particular note for the Inspector's approach to the issue of "valued landscapes":
The Inspector found the harm to the landscape, the erosion of the area of local separation, the less than substantial harm to the conservation area arising from development within its setting and the loss of Grade 2 agricultural land, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of 66 new homes.
The Inspector's decision letter can be found here.
Dr Ashley Bowes acted for the successful Charnwood Borough Council.
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