37 Loughborough Road, LEICESTER, LE4 5LJ

change of use from outbuilding to 1 x bedsit and rear extension

Authority: Leicester City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Szymanski D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development upon the living conditions of the future occupiers of new dwelling, with particular reference to outlook
the effect of the development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of No 37 Loughborough Road (the host dwelling) with particular reference to outdoor space provision

What decided it

The significantly harmful living conditions for future occupiers of the proposed new dwelling in respect to outlook, which attracts significant weight against the scheme and substantially outweighs the limited housing benefits.

The limited benefits of housing delivery and economic benefit attract limited weight in favour of the scheme, but are substantially outweighed by the significant harm to living conditions of future occupiers in respect of outlook.

Framework references: 11, 130

Plan policies cited: Policy CS03 of the Leicester City Core Strategy (2014), Policy H07 of the City of Leicester Local Plan (2006), Policy PS10 of the Local Plan (2006)

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