7-9 Victoria Mews, De Montfort Place, LEICESTER, LE1 7GZ

1 storey upward extension to create 2 new dwellings

Authority: Leicester City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Williamson J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the host building, the significance of the South Highlands Conservation Area (SHCA), and the character or appearance of the area
whether the proposal would provide adequate accessibility and therefore a satisfactory living environment for future occupiers

What decided it

The significant harm to the significance of the South Highlands Conservation Area and the appearance of the host building and surrounding area, which the public benefits of housing delivery did not outweigh.

the significant harm to the significance of the designated heritage asset outweighed the moderate weight given to housing delivery benefits and limited weight given to other public benefits

Framework references: 11, 60, 130, 189, 199, 200, 202

Plan policies cited: Policy CS18, Policy CS03, Policy CS06, Policy PS10, Policy H07

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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