Planning appeal decision
14 The Wayne Way, Evington, Leicester, LE5 4PP
Planning appeal 6002084 at 14 The Wayne Way, Evington, Leicester, LE5 4PP (Leicester City Council) was dismissed on 27 February 2026 by Inspector Snow R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the wider street scene.
the construction of a double-storey extension at the front of the house
- Authority
- Leicester City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Snow R
- Postcode
- LE5 4PP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the wider street scene
- Whether the development would adversely affect a protected species
What decided it
The bulk and mass of the proposed development would harm the character and appearance of the terrace to a degree that conflicts with the development plan, with no material considerations to outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS3Policy 17
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 193
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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