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Notice varied and upheld4 March 20223286414

7 Church Avenue , Leicester , LE3 6AJ

Planning appeal 3286414 at 7 Church Avenue , Leicester , LE3 6AJ (Leicester City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 4 March 2022 by Inspector Madge M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on: (i) residents living conditions; (ii) road safety; and (iii) cycle parking provision.

without planning permission, the material unauthorised change of use from house to five self-contained flats (5 x studio) at the Property

Authority
Leicester City Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Madge M
Postcode
LE3 6AJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on: (i) residents living conditions; (ii) road safety; and (iii) cycle parking provision
  • Whether any other material considerations outweigh any harm arising from the above issues so as to justify a grant of planning permission

What decided it

The alternative scheme for 3 self-contained flats would provide acceptable living conditions for residents in accordance with local plan policies, whereas the 5-flat scheme would not, justifying permission for the alternative scheme but refusal of the original unauthorised development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
PS10H07CS15

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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