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Allowed20 March 20266002705

20 Westfield Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3QL

Planning appeal 6002705 at 20 Westfield Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3QL (Charnwood Borough Council) was allowed on 20 March 2026 by Inspector Chalk M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the condition limiting the HMO to 3 bedrooms and 3 occupants is reasonable and necessary having regard to the amenity of occupiers of the property and the provision of sufficient off-street parking.

Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to house in multiple occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4)

Authority
Charnwood Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Chalk M
Postcode
LE11 3QL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the condition limiting the HMO to 3 bedrooms and 3 occupants is reasonable and necessary having regard to the amenity of occupiers of the property and the provision of sufficient off-street parking

What decided it

The parking provision on site is sufficient for up to 6 residents provided clear access is maintained for each bedroom occupier, making the occupancy restriction unreasonable but a bedroom limitation necessary to ensure accessible parking.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS2Policy CS4Policy EV/1Policy TR/4Policy TR/18Policy H7Policy T3

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