339 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UE

Planning appeal 3330402 at 339 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UE (Leicester City Council) was dismissed on 21 February 2024 by Inspector Wilson D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers with particular regard to internal space, outlook, daylight and privacy.

change of use from house in multiple occupation (6 Beds) to five self-contained flats (1x 5 Bed) (Class C3); construction of dormer extensions at front and rear; single and two storey extension at rear; alterations

Authority: Leicester City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Wilson D
Postcode: LE2 6UE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers with particular regard to internal space, outlook, daylight and privacy
the effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of 337 Saffron Lane and the bedsit above 112 Grace Road with particular regard to outlook

What decided it

The adverse impacts on the living conditions of future and neighbouring occupiers would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the very modest housing benefits.

The benefits of housing delivery, to which significant weight was attached, were outweighed by the significant adverse impacts on the living conditions of future and neighbouring occupiers, such that the proposal would not constitute sustainable development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy PS10
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 76Paragraph 135

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