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Allowed11 August 20253364976

28 Chapel Street, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 1GN

Planning appeal 3364976 at 28 Chapel Street, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 1GN (Charnwood Borough Council) was allowed on 11 August 2025 by Inspector Somers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding locality.

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
Postcode
LE7 1GN

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS Policy CS2BCLP Saved Policy EV1ECP Policy DS5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 49Paragraph 139Paragraph 208

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