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Dismissed16 June 20253360763

207 Evington Road, Leicester, LE2 1QN

Planning appeal 3360763 at 207 Evington Road, Leicester, LE2 1QN (Leicester City Council) was dismissed on 16 June 2025 by Inspector Somers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed variations to the opening hours upon the living conditions of the greater locality, with particular attention to noise and disturbance.

the ‘Variation of condition 2 (opening hours 0730 to 2300 daily) attached to planning permission 20082040 (Change of use from shop (Class A1 to restaurant (Class A3); conservatory to side, extraction flue at rear (amended) to extend opening hours to Monday to Thursday 0730-0000, Friday to Saturday 0730-0100 the following day, Sunday 0930 to1100’ without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref 200882040, dated 16 February 2009

Authority
Leicester City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector
Somers J
Postcode
LE2 1QN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed variations to the opening hours upon the living conditions of the greater locality, with particular attention to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The significant detriment to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through noise and disturbance, particularly in the early morning hours in densely packed terraced housing, outweighs the benefits to the local Muslim community and the economic vitality of the centre.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
PS10R05CS11CS10

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