NOTICE IS GIVEN under the provisions of the 1990 Act that on 24 September 2024 Blaby District Council determined that the area described in the Schedule to this Notice is an area of special architectural or historic interest, and that it is desirable to preserve or enhance its character or appearance. It has accordingly designated the area as a “conservation area”.

The principal effects of this area being designated as a conservation area are as follows:

1) The Council is under a duty to prepare proposals to ensure the preservation or enhancement of the area.

2) Consent must be obtained from the Council for the demolition of any building in the area.

3) Special publicity must be given to planning applications for development in the area.

4) In carrying out any functions under the planning Acts (and, in particular, in determining applications for planning permission and listed building consent), the Council and the Secretary of State are required to take into account the desirability of preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of the area.

5) Six weeks’ notice must be given to the Council before works are carried out to any tree in the area.

SCHEDULE

Properties within the Braunstone Village Conservation Area:

The Pavilion, Shakespeare Park, Avon Road, Braunstone Town, LE3 3AB

210 - 256 Braunstone Lane, Braunstone Town, LE3 3AS (including r/o 230 Braunstone Lane, Flat at Shakespeare Inn, Annexe at Shakespeare Inn, and Units 1-5 and Unit B at 254 Braunstone Lane)

266- 280a Braunstone Lane, Braunstone Town, LE3 3AT (including Flat at 266 Braunstone Lane)

27 Bidford Road, Braunstone Town, LE3 3AE

12-16 Bidford Road, Braunstone Town LE3 3AE

Further information regarding conservation areas may be obtained online from the Council’s website at www.blaby.gov.uk, or in person at Blaby District Council, Council Offices, Desford Road, Narborough, Leicester, LE19 2EP