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Dismissed17 February 20223285493

2 Millwood Close, Leicester, LE4 2PW

Planning appeal 3285493 at 2 Millwood Close, Leicester, LE4 2PW (Leicester City Council) was dismissed on 17 February 2022 by Inspector Bartlett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

extension to side/front of dwelling to form garage/porch and covered way at ground floor and extended bedroom and bathroom and additional bedroom at first floor level

Authority
Leicester City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Bartlett R
Postcode
LE4 2PW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions of occupiers of 55 Border Drive with particular regard to loss of light and outlook
  • highway safety

What decided it

The development would breach the uniform building line and character of the area, harm the living conditions of neighbours through loss of light and outlook, and create unmitigated highway safety risks.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS3

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