®Planning appeal decision
16 Sutton Avenue, Leicester, LE4 6RT
Planning appeal 6011885 at 16 Sutton Avenue, Leicester, LE4 6RT (Leicester) was dismissed on 6 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the property and the surrounding area.
for extensions and alterations to a two-storey residential property
- Authority
- Leicester
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- LE4 6RT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the property and the surrounding area
- its effect on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers of No 14 Sutton Avenue, with particular reference to outlook, daylight and sunlight
- the purpose of and need for the proposed development
What decided it
The substantial adverse effect on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers of No 14 Sutton Avenue, particularly the loss of daylight and sunlight, outweighed the substantial benefits of providing suitable adapted accommodation for a family with disabled members.
The substantial benefits of providing adequately sized and accessible accommodation for a family with disabled members and children were outweighed by the substantial harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers of No 14 Sutton Avenue, particularly loss of daylight and sunlight, and the limited harm to character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DQP01Policy 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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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