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Dismissed7 March 20233306255

46 Station Road, Broughton Astley, Leicester, LE9 6PT

Planning appeal 3306255 at 46 Station Road, Broughton Astley, Leicester, LE9 6PT (Harborough District Council) was dismissed on 7 March 2023 by Inspector Townend K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 44 and 48 Station Road, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.

the change of use of the ground floor from C3 Residential to Class E Funeral Directors, first floor to remain Class C3 Residential

Authority
Harborough District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Change of use
Inspector
Townend K
Postcode
LE9 6PT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 44 and 48 Station Road, with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The introduction of rear car parking and associated vehicle movements into an area currently comprising quiet residential gardens would result in uncontrollable noise and disturbance to neighbouring residents, contrary to Policy GD8.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy GD8 of the Harborough Local Plan, 2019

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