Planning appeal decision
11 Eastway Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 1NH
Planning appeal 3355109 at 11 Eastway Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 1NH (Oadby and Wigston Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 June 2025 by Inspector O'Neill A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The suitability of the site as a location for the proposed development, with particular reference to the requirements of the Development Plan.
the change of use of dwelling (Use ClassC3) to children's home (Use Class C2) & extension
- Authority
- Oadby and Wigston Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Change of use
- Inspector
- O'Neill A
- Postcode
- LE18 1NH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The suitability of the site as a location for the proposed development, with particular reference to the requirements of the Development Plan
What decided it
The proposal fails to demonstrate an identified need for a children's home within the Borough, contrary to Policy 11 of the Local Plan, and the loss of the existing bungalow would harm the required mix of dwelling types and sizes.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 11 of the Borough of Oadby and Wigston Local Plan (2019)
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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