54 Blaby Road Wigston Leicestershire LE18 4SD

1. 1.The proposed residential flats fall short of national minimum space standards resulting in a cramped internal layout which would fail to provide a satisfactory standard of amenity for the future occupants. Therefore, the proposed development is considered contrary to the provisions of the Residential Supplementary Planning Document and Policy 6 of the Oadby and Wigston Local Plan.
2. 2.By virtue of the high number of vacant units within South Wigston Town Centre, the proposal would result in an increased number of retail units within South Wigston Town Centre which would be damaging to the vitality of the town centre. If approved the proposal would create a precedent for applications of a similar nature which would further detract from the retail function of the town centre. It is, therefore, considered that the proposal is contrary to the aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework, Policies 22, 23 & 29 the Oadby and Wigston Local Plan.
3. 3.The proposals have not demonstrated adequate waste collection and management procedures are in place to service the proposed mixed-use development and appropriately meet the needs of future occupants. The proposals are therefore contrary to the to the aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework Policy 6 of the Oadby and Wigston Local Plan.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

LE18 4SD

Parish

Prescot Town Council

Date validated

8 September 2026

Case officer

Louise Robinson

Documents

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