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Dismissed27 July 20266003792

25 Church Hill, Birstall, LE4 4DN

Planning appeal 6003792 at 25 Church Hill, Birstall, LE4 4DN (Charnwood) was dismissed on 27 July 2026 by Inspector F Rafiq, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the vitality and viability of Birstall District Centre, with reference to the necessity of a sequential test assessment.

the change of use of part of existing dwelling (C3) to mixed use of dwelling (C3) and yoga studio (E(d))

Authority
Charnwood
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
leisure-sport
Inspector
F Rafiq
Postcode
LE4 4DN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the vitality and viability of Birstall District Centre, with reference to the necessity of a sequential test assessment

What decided it

The failure to provide a sequential test assessment demonstrating that no sequentially preferable sites exist in or near Birstall District Centre for this main town centre use.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy T1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 91

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