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Dismissed16 June 20253360675

70 Davenport Road, Leicester, LE5 6SA

Planning appeal 3360675 at 70 Davenport Road, Leicester, LE5 6SA (Leicester City Council) was dismissed on 16 June 2025 by Inspector Somers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the existing building is appropriately designed to accommodate the proposed change of use and its impact upon the character and appearance of the existing site and the locality.

Change of use from a residential annex to a 1 bedroom dwelling

Authority
Leicester City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Somers J
Postcode
LE5 6SA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the existing building is appropriately designed to accommodate the proposed change of use and its impact upon the character and appearance of the existing site and the locality
  • The effect of the proposed change of use upon the living conditions of the future occupiers of the site, with particular regard to outlook and access to light

What decided it

The building was designed as an annexe rather than a standalone dwelling and therefore lacks appropriate design, light, and outlook to function as a dwelling that meets policy requirements for fitness of purpose and occupier living conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS Policy CS03CS Saved Policy PS10

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