Planning appeal decision
185 Ratcliffe Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3TE
Planning appeal 3366042 at 185 Ratcliffe Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3TE (Leicester City Council) was dismissed on 27 October 2025 by Inspector Clifford E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Knighton Village Conservation Area.
single storey extension at side to dwelling house (Class C3)
- Authority
- Leicester City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Clifford E
- Postcode
- LE2 3TE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Knighton Village Conservation Area
What decided it
The extension would unacceptably disrupt the rhythm and vertical emphasis of the original design and erode the dwelling's distinctive form, causing harm to the conservation area that cannot be outweighed by private residential benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS Policy 3CS Policy 18
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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