3 - 5 Bramley Road, Leicester, LE3 9DA

Planning appeal 3307220 at 3 - 5 Bramley Road, Leicester, LE3 9DA (Leicester City Council) was dismissed on 4 April 2023 by Inspector Townend K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for the future occupants of the proposed dwellings, with particular regard to internal space, privacy, daylight and outlook.

the change of use of 2 houses in multiple occupation to 5 x 1 bedroom flats and 1 x 2 bedroom flat; construction of two single storey rear extensions; construction of dormer extension at rear; installation of rooflights to front. Associated landscaping and cycle store

Authority: Leicester City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Townend K
Postcode: LE3 9DA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for the future occupants of the proposed dwellings, with particular regard to internal space, privacy, daylight and outlook
Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the St Paul's Conservation Area

What decided it

The unacceptable living conditions for four of the proposed flats, combined with the harmful impact of the dormer and chimney removal on the conservation area character, outweighed the limited public benefits of additional housing.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy H07Policy PS10Policy CS18
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130Paragraph 199

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