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Dismissed14 October 20266011559

39 Launde Road, Oadby, LE2 4HH

Planning appeal 6011559 at 39 Launde Road, Oadby, LE2 4HH (Oadby and Wigston) was dismissed on 14 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The suitability of the site as a location for the proposed development, with particular reference to the requirements of the Development Plan.

an application for the change of use from a dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a children's home (Class C2)

Authority
Oadby and Wigston
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
community-institutional
Postcode
LE2 4HH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The suitability of the site as a location for the proposed development, with particular reference to the requirements of the Development Plan
  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of nearby occupants with regards to noise and disturbance, crime and anti-social behaviour

What decided it

The absence of any demonstrated need for a children's home within the Borough, combined with the loss of a family dwelling at a time of acute housing shortage, meant the benefits of the proposal were substantially outweighed by adverse effects under Policy S4 of the Framework.

Applying Policy S4, the limited benefits of providing specialist residential accommodation for two children (to which only limited weight was attached given the absence of demonstrated local need) were substantially outweighed by the significant harm of the loss of a family dwelling for which there is an evidenced need in the context of the Council's high Local Housing Need of 389 dwellings per year.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 2 of the Borough of Oadby and Wigston Local Plan 2011-2031Policy 11 of the Borough of Oadby and Wigston Local Plan 2011-2031Policy 6 of the Borough of Oadby and Wigston Local Plan 2011-2031

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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