Planning appeal decision
30 Strathmore Avenue, Leicester, LE4 7HA
Planning appeal 3308679 at 30 Strathmore Avenue, Leicester, LE4 7HA (Leicester City Council) was dismissed on 1 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 host building and surrounding area.
for the construction of a single storey extension at front and rear; two storey side and rear extension and alterations
- Authority
- Leicester City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Crossen S
- Postcode
- LE4 7HA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed front canopy and columns would significantly harm the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area by creating an incongruous design that does not integrate with the semi-detached pair.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS03
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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