The Planning Committee of Hinckley and Bosworth Council met on Tuesday 02 June 2026, approving three planning applications and deferring one. The committee granted permission for the conversion of a barn into a dwelling at Holywell Farm, Ratby, and for a single-storey rear extension at Hereford Cottage, Bull in the Oak Court, Cadeby. Permission was also granted for a single-storey rear extension at 7 West Close, Burbage. An outline application for up to 135 dwellings on land south of Jacqueline Road, Field Head, was approved subject to a Section 106 agreement and additional conditions.

Holywell Farm, Desford Lane, Ratby

The committee approved the conversion of a traditional barn into a dwelling at Holywell Farm, Desford Lane, Ratby. The application was called in by a ward member, and Ratby Parish Council had objected, citing harm to the countryside and sustainability concerns. The planning officer's report noted that the principle of converting this building had been accepted in previous planning permissions granted in 2015 and 2019. The applicant, Mike Watts, highlighted that the current proposal mirrored these previous approvals. Councillors noted that the building was structurally sound and capable of conversion without significant rebuild or alteration. Councillor Lynch moved the acceptance of the application, seconded by Councillor Cook, and it was unanimously approved.

Hereford Cottage, Bull in the Oak Court, Bosworth Road, Bull in the Oak, Cadeby

Permission was granted for a single-storey rear extension at Hereford Cottage, Bull in the Oak Court, Bosworth Road, Bull in the Oak, Cadeby. The application was called in by a borough councillor due to concerns about the impact on the historic character of the converted agricultural building and the surrounding area. The officer's report recommended refusal, citing that the extension would result in the loss of the simple historic form and the own broken roof profile of the dwelling, compromising the integrity of the historic character and the group layout of the former agricultural buildings. However, councillors felt the extension would not be visually intrusive and would not harm the character of the dwelling or the surrounding area. Councillor Cook proposed approval, seconded by Councillor Lynch, and the motion was carried.

7 West Close, Burbage

A single-storey rear extension at 7 West Close, Burbage, was approved. The application was presented at committee because the property belongs to Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council. The officer's report noted that the modest size of the proposed development, its lack of visibility from public view, and the use of matching materials meant there were no concerns regarding design and construction. Neighbouring amenity and highway safety were also deemed acceptable. Councillor Bray moved the officer's recommendation for approval, seconded by Councillor R Allen, and it was unanimously approved.

Land South of Jacqueline Road, Field Head

An outline application for up to 135 dwellings on land south of Jacqueline Road, Field Head, was approved, subject to a Section 106 agreement and additional conditions. The application had been deferred at the April committee meeting for further consultation with LCC Highways. Concerns were raised by members regarding the standard of roads on the proposed development, the need for an additional pedestrian crossing, registered providers for affordable housing, and the requirement for street lighting. Councillor Bray moved the motion for approval, seconded by Councillor Flemming, and it was carried. The decision included a condition requiring roads to be built to adoptable standards, including street lighting, and additional notes to the applicant regarding Leicestershire County Council's road adoption standards. Further discussion was to take place on the installation of a pedestrian crossing.

Appeals Progress

Members were updated on progress relating to various appeals.