Planning appeal decision
66 Central Avenue, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 2EE
Planning appeal 3324600 at 66 Central Avenue, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 2EE (Charnwood Borough Council) was dismissed on 4 April 2024 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the construction of dormers to the front and rear of the house
- Authority
- Charnwood Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cryan M
- Postcode
- LE7 2EE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed dormers would be visually incongruous and detrimental to the character and appearance of the area, conflicting with development plan policies and NPPF guidance on design quality and local character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Saved Policy EV/1Saved Policy H/17Policy CS2Draft Policy DS5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135Paragraph 139
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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