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Allowed24 April 20233311228

59 London Road, Leicester, LE2 0PE

Planning appeal 3311228 at 59 London Road, Leicester, LE2 0PE (Leicester City Council) was allowed on 24 April 2023 by Inspector Smith A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposed dwelling would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the South Highfields Conservation Area.

regularisation of Dwellinghouse (host Planning Permission Ref: 20191807)

Authority
Leicester City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Smith A
Postcode
LE2 0PE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether or not the proposed dwelling would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the South Highfields Conservation Area
  • The effect of the proposed dwelling upon the living conditions of the occupiers of No 59b London Road, having particular regard to access to light and outlook

What decided it

The building's subordinate scale and discreet positioning to the rear of London Road-fronting development, combined with acceptable separation distances from neighbouring windows, meant the proposal would preserve the conservation area's character and not unacceptably harm neighbouring living conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS03Policy CS18Policy PS10

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