Planning appeal decision
14 Cheltenham Road, Leicester, LE4 0LB
Planning appeal 3322233 at 14 Cheltenham Road, Leicester, LE4 0LB (Leicester City Council) was allowed on 28 July 2023 by Inspector Pipe C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and area in general.
construction of single storey extension at front, side and rear; first floor and two storey extension at side of house
- Authority
- Leicester City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Pipe C
- Postcode
- LE4 0LB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and area in general
- the effect of the rear extension on the living conditions of occupiers of 12 Cheltenham Road
What decided it
The proposed development, whilst substantial, would adhere to the aims of the SPD and would not harm the character and appearance of the host property, area, or living conditions of neighbours, with no conflict with relevant development plan policies or the NPPF.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS03 of the Leicester City Core Strategy (2014)saved Policy PS10 of the City of Leicester Local Plan 1996-2016 (2006)
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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