Demolition of bathroom and lobby at rear; change of use of dwelling house to shop at ground floor (use class e) and flat at first floor (1x1 bed) (class c3) at number 4 -10; installation of new shop front; construction of part single storey extension at re ar; alteration
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Inspector Profile: Hickey A
Archive Data: 44 Decisions
Allowance Rate (Change of use)
25.0%
↓ Strict
National Average (Change of use)
32.5%
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Appeal Decision
Site visit made on 15 December 2025
by A Hickey MA MRTPI
an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State
Decision date: 4 February 2026
Appeal Ref: Appeal Ref: APP/W2465/W/25/3371120
4-10 Macdonald Road, Leicester LE4 5HD
• The appeal is made under section 78 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended)
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