Planning appeal decision
91 Barbara Ave, Leicester, LE5 2AE
Planning appeal 3330764 at 91 Barbara Ave, Leicester, LE5 2AE (Leicester City Council) was dismissed on 2 February 2024 by Inspector Boughton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of neighbouring users.
Single & two storey side extensions, lifting roof, internal alterations and detached garage
- Authority
- Leicester City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Boughton A
- Postcode
- LE5 2AE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of neighbouring users
- the effect of the proposal upon character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The combined harmful effects on neighbouring living conditions through loss of sunlight and overbearing enclosure, together with significant damage to the character and appearance of a distinctive dwelling and the street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PS10Policy CS03
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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