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Former Corah Factory Site at Burley’s Way

Decided Leicester 20212603 Application for a Screening Opinion

Works: Demolition Major scheme

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Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.

Proposal

Screening opinion as to whether an Environmental Impact Assessment is required for the redevelopment of former Corah factory site comprising of the demolition of all buildings; retention of Old Textile Building facade; construction of buildings to provide up to 1,193 dwellings (Classes C2 and C3); ground floor mixed uses (Class E and Sui Generis – public houses, wine bars, drinking establishments and hot food takeaways); footbridge across Grand Union Canal to Abbey Park; public realm including a linear park; associated landscaping, infrastructure, access works and parking

As published by the council, reference 20212603

Application record

Reference
20212603
Type
Application for a Screening Opinion
Status
Determined
Decision
No observations
Received
15 Oct 2021
Validated
15 Oct 2021
Decided
25 Nov 2021
Ward
Abbey
Decision by
Delegated

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 15 Oct 2021

    Received by Leicester

  2. 25 Nov 2021

    Decision issued: No observations

  3. 8 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

14 documents on file for this application

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