Planning appeal decision
551 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UN
Planning appeal 3285847 at 551 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UN (Leicester City Council) was allowed on 22 March 2022 by Inspector Owen A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed units, accompanied by communal space, constitute self-contained dwellings falling within Class C3 use.
notification of change of use of first floor from shop (Class A1/E) to two self-contained flats (Class C3) with natural light in all habitable rooms
- Authority
- Leicester City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Owen A
- Postcode
- LE2 6UN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed units, accompanied by communal space, constitute self-contained dwellings falling within Class C3 use
What decided it
The presence of communal space does not prevent the proposed units from being classified as self-contained dwellings within Class C3, as each unit contains all necessary domestic facilities.
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