2 Freeboard Road, Leicester, LE3 2UN

Authority: Blaby District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Fern L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
the effect of the proposed dwelling on the living conditions of the occupants of No 2 and No 4 Freeboard Road with regards to outlook
whether or not the proposal can be considered as self-build and/or custom-build (SBCB housing), and whether or not the proposal therefore accords with Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) statutory requirements

What decided it

The detrimental effect on character and appearance and living conditions, combined with failure to address BNG statutory requirements, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited housing benefits when assessed against the Framework taken as a whole.

The adverse impacts on character and appearance, living conditions of neighbours, and failure to address BNG statutory requirements significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited benefits of one dwelling to housing supply, such that the proposal does not benefit from the presumption in favour of sustainable development under NPPF paragraph 11(d) despite the Council's shortfall in five-year housing land supply.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: CS2, CS19, DM1, DM10

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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