It is the opinion of the local planning authority that the shelter, by reason of its height, design and articulation with the rear wing of the Public House, is a conspicuous and incongruous feature on the building and an intrusive feature in the street scene to the detriment of visual amenity. As such, its retention is contrary to saved policy EV/1 of the adopted Borough of Charwnood Local Plan.

Furthermore, in the absence of any significant sound attenuation or measures to discourage prolonged use of the shelter, the local planning authority considers that, due to the likely intensity of use, particularly during unsocial hours, the smoking shelter is detrimental to the amenities of the residents of neighbouring dwellings by reason of noise and disturbance. For this reason, the proposal is contrary to the intentions of saved Policy EV/39 of the Borough of Charnwood Local Plan which seeks to ensure development respects and enhances the local environment and minimises poor environmental amenity caused by excessive noise and disturbance.