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Change of use from house in multiple occupation for 6 persons (Class C4) to house in multiple occupation for 7 persons (Sui Generis) (Planning permission granted on appeal - 16 December 2025)

5 Westcotes Drive

RefusalReference: 20250734Leicester City Council

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Application location

5 Westcotes Drive

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Application summary

Status
Refusal
Application type
Change of use
Received
2 May 2025
Validated
13 Jun 2025
Determination deadline
7 Aug 2025
Local authority
Leicester City Council

Application overview

Change of use from house in multiple occupation for 6 persons (Class C4) to house in multiple occupation for 7 persons (Sui Generis) (Planning permission granted on appeal - 16 December 2025)

Proposal details

Reference
20250734
Ward
Westcotes
Agent
Leicester Property Solutions Ltd

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Documents 16 of 16

DocumentPublishedAction
Decision Notice - 5 Westcotes DriveDecision Notice7 Aug 2025View
Officer ReportPlanning Officer Report7 Aug 2025View
Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Without Personal Data2 May 2025View
Planning StatementApplication Supporting Info26 May 2025View
HMO Amenity and Space Guidance 1Application Supporting Info26 May 2025View
HMO Amenity and Space Guidance 2Application Supporting Info26 May 2025View
Existing Floor PlanPlans - Existing12 Jun 2025View
Proposed Cycle StoragePlans - Proposed2 May 2025View
Proposed Floor PlanPlans - Proposed2 May 2025View
Location PlanSite or Location Plan2 May 2025View
Site PlanSite or Location Plan2 May 2025View
Appeal DecisionAppeal Decision Documents16 Dec 2025View
Appeal Form (Redacted)Appeal Submission Documents9 Oct 2025View
Appeal Statement of CaseAppeal Submission Documents9 Oct 2025View
Document ListAppeal Submission Documents9 Oct 2025View
Location PlanAppeal Submission Documents9 Oct 2025View

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  1. Application Received Date

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  2. Application Valid Date

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  3. Consultation Start Date

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  4. Site Notice Date

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  5. Consultation End

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  6. Decision Date

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  7. Target Decision Date

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Decision & conditions

Refusal
Decision Notice - 5 Westcotes Drive Appeal Decision
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