Planning chiefs give backing to 351-apartment scheme

Plans to build 351 flats in Leicester city centre have received the backing of planning chiefs at the city council.

The scheme, by Lee Contracts, includes five, six-and-a-half storey buildings that would comprise of 120 studio, 211 1-bed and 20 2-bed apartments plus a central courtyard and gym – all built around Fleet House.

The plans will brought in front of the planning committee on Februry 16 after councollor Kitterick objected to the proposals on the grounds of size. The Victorian Society has also expressed concerns around the details of the design of the scheme.

The development would comprise of residential blocks that are arranged around the site facing Lee Circle, Fleet Street, Byron Street, Dryden Street, Old Milton Street and Wharf Street South. The central space would be used as a courtyard with shared open space for the occupiers. The development is aiming
to be a car free development with no provision of vehicle parking.