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Allowed23 June 20213266550

334 Margate Road, Ramsgate, CT12 6QS

Planning appeal 3266550 at 334 Margate Road, Ramsgate, CT12 6QS (Thanet District Council) was allowed on 23 June 2021 by Inspector Douglas L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents.

change of use of first and second floors to 5 bedroom HMO together with the erection of a first floor rear extension

Authority
Thanet District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Douglas L
Postcode
CT12 6QS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents
  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The rear-access arrangement and the active commercial nature of the immediate surroundings meant that the proposed HMO would not cause any noticeable harm to neighbouring living conditions or the character of the area despite the existing concentration of HMOs.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HO19

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