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Dismissed24 May 20223285187

5 Maidwell Close, Wigston, LE18 3WU

Planning appeal 3285187 at 5 Maidwell Close, Wigston, LE18 3WU (Oadby and Wigston Borough Council) was dismissed on 24 May 2022 by Inspector Megginson C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with specific regard to noise disturbance and air quality.

‘we currently have one childminder and one assistant working from the property and wish to increase this to one childminder and two assistants which will therefore increase the number of children looked after at the property.’

Authority
Oadby and Wigston Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Change of use
Inspector
Megginson C
Postcode
LE18 3WU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with specific regard to noise disturbance and air quality
  • Highway safety

What decided it

The significant adverse effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers from noise and disturbance combined with the unacceptable highway safety implications of ad hoc parking in the cul-de-sac turning head.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 6 of the Borough of Oadby and Wigston Local Plan (2019)Residential Development Supplementary Planning Document

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