Planning appeal decision
Land Adjacent to - 3 Uppingham Close, Leicester, LE5 6HT
Planning appeal 3295393 at Land Adjacent to - 3 Uppingham Close, Leicester, LE5 6HT (Leicester City Council) was dismissed on 17 August 2022 by Inspector Troy D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
outline planning application for two detached two-storey dwellings (Class C3) with all matters reserved
- Authority
- Leicester City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Troy D
- Postcode
- LE5 6HT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The harm to character and appearance caused by the scale, siting and layout of the proposed dwellings, which would appear visually cramped and compromise the distinctive open and verdant character of the area, was sufficient to significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of the scheme under the tilted balance test.
The benefits of housing delivery, sustainable construction methods, biodiversity gains and efficient use of land were outweighed by the significant harm to the character and appearance of the area, which conflicted with the environmental objective of sustainable development
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS Policy 3 of the Leicester City Core Strategy 2014
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 126Paragraph 130
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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