9 Leicester Street, Leamington Spa, CV32 4TG

Planning appeal 3331840 at 9 Leicester Street, Leamington Spa, CV32 4TG (Warwick District Council) was dismissed on 7 May 2024 by Inspector Townend K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Royal Leamington Spa Conservation Area.

for the installation of a separate, self-contained apartment at basement level, the retention of the existing basement windows and the modification of the existing lightwells to an existing House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4)

Authority: Warwick District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Townend K
Postcode: CV32 4TG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Royal Leamington Spa Conservation Area
whether or not the proposed development would provide appropriate living conditions for the future occupiers of the property, with regard to internal noise
whether or not the proposed waste storage arrangements comply with local policy and guidance

What decided it

The large lightwell would significantly and harmfully alter the appearance of the host property and unbalance the existing street scene, causing less than substantial harm to the conservation area that was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HE1Policy BE1Policy HE2Policy BE3

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