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Dismissed20 February 20243330086

42 Hampshire Road , Leicester , Leicestershire , LE2 8HF

Planning appeal 3330086 at 42 Hampshire Road , Leicester , Leicestershire , LE2 8HF (Leicester City Council) was dismissed on 20 February 2024 by Inspector Wilson D, 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 and host dwelling.

retrospective planning for application no 20161613 construction of one two storey dwellinghouse with dormers at front (1x3 bed) (class c3) (amended plans received 21/11/2016)

Authority
Leicester City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Wilson D
Postcode
LE2 8HF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and host dwelling

What decided it

The dormers are disproportionate to the host dwelling and constitute dominant, incongruous features that harm the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS03
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 131Paragraph 139Paragraph 140

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