1 Oliver Road, Leicester, LE4 7GQ

change of use of existing 2 bed house to three flats (2 X 1 bed and 1 X 3 bed duplex) (Class C3); two storey side and rear extension; single storey rear extension; rear dormer; rooflight at the front and alterations

Authority: Leicester City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Edwards J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
whether it would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers having regard to privacy
its effect on the living conditions of occupiers of 3 Oliver Road (No 3) in terms of light and outlook

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance caused by the disproportionate scale and dominating effect of the extensions, which would not be overcome by the modest housing benefits even in the context of a housing land supply shortfall.

the modest benefits of housing delivery and more effective use of land were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the substantial harm to character and appearance and the failure to create a high quality and beautiful place

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: CS policy 3, saved policy PS10, saved LP policies H07

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