Planning appeal decision
41 Duncombe Road, Leicester, LE3 9EP
Planning appeal 3307926 at 41 Duncombe Road, Leicester, LE3 9EP (Leicester City Council) was allowed on 10 February 2023 by Inspector Crossen S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area.
single storey side and rear extension to form larger living/ family/ dining room plus other minor internal modifications
- Authority
- Leicester City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Crossen S
- Postcode
- LE3 9EP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area
What decided it
The development would not adversely affect the character and appearance of the area as it respects the existing building relationships, uses materials consistent with the streetscene, and preserves the individual styling of the row of houses.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS Policy 3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 134
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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