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Land off Braunstone Gate

Decided Leicester 20213096 Application for a Screening Opinion

Works: New dwelling Demolition Major scheme

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Proposal

Screening opinion as to whether an Environmental Impact Assessment is required for the redevelopment of land at Braunstone Gate, Western Boulevard, Bede Street, Bede Park and the Old River Soar comprising partial demolition of viaduct; construction of sixteen storey and ten storey buildings including construction above the river to provide up to 251 flats (use class C3) and 136 student flats (sui generis); provision of landscaped walkway and café/kiosk/venue (use class not established); public realm including walkways; associated landscaping, infrastructure, access works and parking.

As published by the council, reference 20213096

Application record

Reference
20213096
Type
Application for a Screening Opinion
Status
Determined
Decision
No observations
Received
23 Dec 2021
Validated
23 Dec 2021
Decided
26 Jan 2022
Ward
Westcotes
Decision by
Delegated

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 23 Dec 2021

    Received by Leicester

  2. 26 Jan 2022

    Decision issued: No observations

  3. 8 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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3 documents on file for this application

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After the decision

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About outline applications

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