28 Chapel Street, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 1GN

described on the Application Form as ‘Change of use of land to external customer seating area with pergola, railings and planters in connection with The Dog & Gun Public House (retrospective).’

Authority: Charnwood Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Somers J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding locality
The living conditions of surrounding residents, with particular considerations regarding noise, disturbance and anti-social behaviour

What decided it

The combination of the pergola's adequate design quality, the Operational Management Plan's robust management measures including restricted hours and on-site supervision, and the Noise Impact Assessment demonstrating acceptable noise levels, together justified allowing the appeal despite the Council's concerns.

Framework references: 49, 139, 208

Plan policies cited: CS Policy CS2, BCLP Saved Policy EV1, ECP Policy DS5

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