Planning appeal decision
49 North Street, Rothley, Leicester, LE7 7NN
Planning appeal 3278027 at 49 North Street, Rothley, Leicester, LE7 7NN (Charnwood Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 11 May 2022 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the Rothley Conservation Area.
described on the application form as ‘retention of timber and slate canopy and No. 2 timber doors’
- Authority
- Charnwood Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Ollerenshaw M
- Postcode
- LE7 7NN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the Rothley Conservation Area
What decided it
The timber canopy and doors were of good quality traditional appearance, sympathetic to the building and conservation area, and preserved the character of Rothley Conservation Area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS2Policy CS14Policy EV/1Policy RO1Policy RO3
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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