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Dismissed27 March 20266003997

157 Wigston Lane, Leicester City, Leicester, LE2 8TJ

Planning appeal 6003997 at 157 Wigston Lane, Leicester City, Leicester, LE2 8TJ (Leicester City Council) was dismissed on 27 March 2026 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host building and the area.

change of use of property from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a 6- bedroom residential care home (Class C2), with associated single storey rear extensions and internal alterations

Authority
Leicester City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Change of use
Inspector
Smith J
Postcode
LE2 8TJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host building and the area
  • the living conditions of neighbouring occupants, with specific regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The excessive scale of the proposed extensions and the commercial character created by the extensive parking provision would conflict with CS Policy 3 and the development plan, and this harm was not outweighed by the limited benefits of the scheme.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS Policy 3PS10PS11

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