Planning appeal decision
184-186 Gipsy Lane, Leicester, LE4 6RG
Planning appeal 6009328 at 184-186 Gipsy Lane, Leicester, LE4 6RG (Leicester) was dismissed on 7 September 2026 by Inspector David Cross, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal complies with the GPDO in respect of the details accompanying the application.
Notification of proposed change of use of first floor from Commercial, Business and Service use (Class E) to 1 flat (1x 1-bed) (Class C3)
- Authority
- Leicester
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- David Cross
- Postcode
- LE4 6RG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal complies with the GPDO in respect of the details accompanying the application
- The impacts of noise from commercial premises on the intended occupiers of the development
What decided it
Insufficient information was submitted to demonstrate that impacts of noise from commercial premises on intended occupiers would not be harmful to living conditions, contrary to the GPDO requirement and the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DQP06
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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