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Screening Opinion as to whether an Environmental Impact Assessment is required for the redevelopment of land at Welford Road comprising demolition of existing buildings; construction of two buildings between 5 to 15 storeys for purpose built student accommodation (in the order of 370 student bedrooms with shared amenity and welfare spaces) and residential use (in the order of 106 units); commercial uses to Welford Road and landscaped spaces.

55 Welford Road, James House

DeterminedReference: 20221702Leicester City Council

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Application summary

Status
Determined
Application type
Application for a Screening Opinion
Received
25 Aug 2022
Validated
25 Aug 2022
Determination deadline
14 Sept 2022
Local authority
Leicester City Council

Application overview

Screening Opinion as to whether an Environmental Impact Assessment is required for the redevelopment of land at Welford Road comprising demolition of existing buildings; construction of two buildings between 5 to 15 storeys for purpose built student accommodation (in the order of 370 student bedrooms with shared amenity and welfare spaces) and residential use (in the order of 106 units); commercial uses to Welford Road and landscaped spaces.

Proposal details

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20221702
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Application location

55 Welford Road, James House

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Documents 5 of 5

DocumentPublishedAction
Decision Notice.pdfDecision Notice13 Sept 2022View
20221702 officer report.docxPlanning Officer Report13 Sept 2022View
Q220573.R.F.EIA Screening/Cover Letter RedactedApplication Supporting Info25 Aug 2022View
Q220573.R.F.EIA Screening.Annex 3_Part1Application Supporting Info25 Aug 2022View
Q220573.R.F.EIA Screening.Annex 3_Part2Application Supporting Info25 Aug 2022View

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