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Notice varied and upheld14 April 20263360262

Unit 1A & Unit 1B, Bux Building, Temple Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4JE

Planning appeal 3360262 at Unit 1A & Unit 1B, Bux Building, Temple Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4JE (Leicester City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 14 April 2026 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area and the host building, a non-designated heritage asset.

without planning permission, the installation of roller shutters to the front and side elevation of the building

Authority
Leicester City Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Ollerenshaw M
Postcode
LE5 4JE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area and the host building, a non-designated heritage asset

What decided it

The roller shutters cause substantial visual harm to the character and appearance of the non-designated heritage asset building and surrounding area, which is not outweighed by the appellant's security and insurance concerns.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
BE10BE11PS10CS03CS18

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