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Dismissed9 May 20253357394

St Lukes Church, Halifax Drive, Stocking Farm, Leicester, LE4 2DR

Planning appeal 3357394 at St Lukes Church, Halifax Drive, Stocking Farm, Leicester, LE4 2DR (Leicester City Council) was dismissed on 9 May 2025 by Inspector Billings C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and host building.

the installation of 9 No. antennas, 1 No. 0.3 metre dish, 1 No. GPS node behind the parapet, 1 No. condenser unit on the roof, 1 No. Lancaster cabinet, the replacement of 1 No. electrical meter cabinet and ancillary development thereto

Authority
Leicester City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Billings C
Postcode
LE4 2DR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

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

What decided it

The considerable harm to the character and appearance of the locally listed church building and surrounding area caused by the visual dominance of the proposed antennas outweighs the moderate benefits of enhanced telecommunications coverage and connectivity.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS03CS18
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 10

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