Planning appeal decision
9 Great Arler Road, Leicester, LE2 6FG
Planning appeal 6008912 at 9 Great Arler Road, Leicester, LE2 6FG (Leicester) was dismissed on 18 June 2026 by Inspector Eleni Marshall, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the semi-detached couplet (pair) and the character of the street scene as a result of design and positioning.
first floor side extension, detached store to rear and alterations
- Authority
- Leicester
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- Eleni Marshall
- Postcode
- LE2 6FG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon the semi-detached couplet (pair) and the character of the street scene as a result of design and positioning
- Neighbouring trees
What decided it
The first-floor side extension would be unacceptable due to its design and positioning being detrimental to the symmetry of the existing semi-detached pair and appearing significantly out of character within the street scene, contrary to Policy DQP01 and paragraphs 131, 135 and 139 of the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DQP01Policy DQP04
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 49Paragraph 131Paragraph 135Paragraph 136Paragraph 139
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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