Self-build dwelling with pool at 201 Swithland Lane, Rothley

“To the north of the site are residential properties, along a private drive leading from Swithland Lane, a small woodland lies to the west with open countryside to the south and east. The adjoining residential properties to the north are large, detached properties with relatively large rear gardens. To the north of the site and along the east of the access drive is a 1.8m close boarded fence with trees and hedgerow to the southern boundary.”

“The application site is located on the edge of the limits to development for Mountsorrel with the north part of the site within the limits and the land to the east and south falling outside. The land to the south lies within an area of local separation.”

“Pre-application advice – Proposed Replacement Dwelling Advice Given 10.07.2025 P/25/0023/2 Erection of new build development with assocaited landscaping works Withdrawn 09.04.2025 7. Responses of Consultees and Other Comments Received 7.1 The table below sets out the responses that have been received from consultees with regard to the application.”

“Charnwood Environmental Health No objection Charnwood Landscape No objection.”

“Mountsorrel Parish Council Very concerned about blue lights services gaining access to the property. Can we have clarification on the views of LCC Highways on the safety of this road. Responses to publicity From Comments No letters of representation received 8.”

“(i) authority be given to the Head of Planning and Growth and the Head of Legal and Electoral Services to secure planning obligations under section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to ensure that the development is constructed and initially occupied as a self-build house for a three year period and to secure 0.78 units off site habitat units.”

“(ii) subject to the completion of the S106 planning obligations, planning permission be granted conditionally subject to the imposition of the conditions and reasons as set out in the report of the Head of Planning and Growth and that the Head of Planning and Growth, in consultation with the Chair of the Plans Committee for amendments to the conditions and reasons, be given delegated authority to determine the final detail of planning conditions.”