Single-storey rear extension at 43 Park Road, Hinckley
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Hinckley And Bosworth Planning Committee on 30 Jun 2026.
What was proposed
The application proposed a single-storey rear extension, internal conversion of the dining room to a bedroom, and a ground-floor bedroom and wet room.
“The applicant seeks planning permission for the erection of a single storey rear extension at 43 Park Road Hinckley. The proposal would also include the internal conversion of the dining room to a bedroom.”
“The proposed rear extension would project 2.25 metres from the rear elevation and would have a width of 3.15 metres. It would feature a gabled roof with an eaves height of 2.35 metres and a ridge height of 3.42 metres. The applicant has advised that the purpose of the proposed development is to provide a ground floor bedroom and wet room in order to accommodate the needs of a disabled family member. 2.4.”
Officer report
The site and surroundings
The property is a two-storey semi-detached home within the Burbage settlement boundary, with varied nearby housing and a railway line to the north.
“The application site is located within the settlement boundary of Burbage. The street scene contains a mix of terraced and semi-detached and detached properties of different size, design and finishes.”
“The application property is a two-storey semi-detached dwelling in white- render finish, with windows and doors in white uPVC installed on the elevations.”
Officer report
Planning history and publicity
There was no relevant planning history, and local residents were contacted about the application but no response was received.
“The application has been publicised by sending out letters to local residents.”
Officer report
What officers recommended
Officers recommended permission because the extension would respect the dwelling and area, protect neighbouring amenity, and have negligible highway impact.
“Design and impact upon the character of the area • Impact upon residential amenity • Impact upon highway safety and parking provision…”
Officer report
The committee vote
Councillor R Allen moved, Councillor C Allen seconded, and the committee resolved to grant permission subject to the stated conditions.
“It was moved by Councillor R Allen, seconded by Councillor C Allen and…”
“RESOLVED – permission be granted subject to the conditions contained in the officer’s report.”
Minutes
Sources
- Hinckley And Bosworth Planning Committee minutes, 30 June 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Hinckley And Bosworth's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Hinckley And Bosworth
- Date
- Tuesday 30 June 2026
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
- Minutes
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This committee's year
29 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 3 against officer advice.
Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.