Plan for six-storey block of flats to be decided

Plans for a block of flats in Leicester that would be six storeys tall at its highest point are set to be given the go-ahead.

Leicester City Council's planning and development control committee is recommended by council officers to approve a planning application from Mitchian Group on Wednesday to build 46 flats on land off Western Road.

According to planning documents the proposed development would consist of 29 one-bedroom and 17 two-bedroom flats.

In a report submitted to the council, the applicant states the site constitutes "under-utilised brownfield land" within an area where there is "desirability to boost housing supply".

Planning documents submitted by the applicant add the building would comprise of a six-storey section, as well as a four-storey section with a rooftop garden.

"The proposal will deliver substantial economic, social and environmental benefits including helping to meet the significant identified need for additional housing at a time when the local planning authority cannot demonstrate a five year supply," they said.

"The proposal also ensures the re-use of previously developed land, identified on the brown field register for residential housing in a sustainable location."

The site would also contain 16 parking spaces, and 44 cycle parking spaces.

A report prepared for councillors by planning officers details the proposal had received 18 objections that raised concerns about anti-social behaviour and parking.

However, a report from planning officers states the flats were not restricted to particular groups of people and added there was "no reason" they would be likely to behave in a manner that is "specifically different" from residents elsewhere.

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