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Dismissed13 August 20266010659

178 Humberstone Drive, Leicester, LE5 0RD

Planning appeal 6010659 at 178 Humberstone Drive, Leicester, LE5 0RD (Leicester) was dismissed on 13 August 2026 by Inspector Richard Snow, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the provision of family housing in the area with particular regard to the need for care accommodation.

change of use from residential Class C3 to a children’s care home (Class C2)

Authority
Leicester
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
community-institutional
Inspector
Richard Snow
Postcode
LE5 0RD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the provision of family housing in the area with particular regard to the need for care accommodation

What decided it

The net loss of a 4-bedroomed family dwelling would undermine the strategic housing objectives of the Leicester Local Plan and conflict with Policy Ho03, and the proposal would not meet a demonstrable local need for children's care accommodation.

The benefits of providing accommodation for looked after children were outweighed by the conflict with the development plan's strategic objective to deliver an appropriate mix of family housing to meet evidenced needs, particularly 4-bedroomed dwellings.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy Ho03
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 62Paragraph 63

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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