Children’s care home at Enderby Life Church, Enderby, Leicester

“The Proposal 2.1. The application is for full planning permission for the demolition of the existing church and the erection of a children’s care home.”

“A landscaped area is proposed to the front elevation, adjoining Moores Lane, comprising a grassed area, hedgerows and two trees. Private amenity space is proposed to the rear, with paved slabs around the majority of the building’s footprint. The existing brick wall and stone pillars to the southeast of the site are proposed to be retained, with a new fence & gate (with a bin store area behind). A bicycle store area is also proposed behind the existing brick wall.”

“The Church was built between 1903 and 1916 according to historical O.S. Maps. The building has previously had several single storey extensions which were built in 1989, largely concealing the building’s front and western side elevation. The building includes a part pitched and part flat roof, with the entrance facing Moores Lane within a small gable feature. Either side of the gable are symmetrical flat roofed sections.”

“The building is no longer used by the Church, with activities now having moved to Cross Street, Enderby following the acquisition of the former Enderby…”

“Leicestershire County Council Consultees 4.2.1 Archaeology (2) Recommends approval, subject to the inclusion of a pre-commencement condition for post-determination trial trenching. Ecology (2) No objection subject to conditions. Forestry (2) Requested a condition relating to the protection of the existing tree on site. Reference Description Decision Date 10/0628/1/PX Single storey extensions to front/side and rear, including front entrance canopy.”

“Others 4.3.1 Enderby Parish Council (2) Objection, raising the following concerns: - The proposed design is not in keeping with the characteristics of the Conservation Area. This is contrary to Policy CS2 and CS20 of the Blaby District Local Plan (Core Strategy) Development Plan Document and Policy DM1 of the Blaby District Local Plan (Delivery) Development Plan Document.”

“Conditions: Statutory 3-year condition. Development to be built in accordance with approved plans and documents. A programme of archaeological work (in accordance with a Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI) to be submitted and approved by the LPA) to be completed prior to the commencement of development or any demolition. The parking and turning facilities as per the Proposed Site Plan are to be implemented prior to first occupation of the proposed development.”

“Planning Committee - Thursday, 2 July 2026 time. The use hereby permitted is limited to that of a children’s home only and for no other purpose. All mitigation measures and / or works to be carried out in accordance with Ecological Appraisal recommendations. Biodiversity Enhancement Layout to be submitted and approved prior to occupation. Lighting design strategy for biodiversity to be submitted and approved prior to occupation. 14.”