Planning appeal decision
53 Furness Road, Manchester, M14 6LX
Planning appeal 3266765 at 53 Furness Road, Manchester, M14 6LX (Manchester City Council) was dismissed on 18 June 2021 by Inspector McGlone A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the mix and balance of housing provision in the area.
the continuation as a small house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4)
- Authority
- Manchester City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- McGlone A
- Postcode
- M14 6LX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the mix and balance of housing provision in the area
- the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The high concentration of HMOs in the area (90–100%) and the resulting conflict with Policy H11's presumption against loss of family dwellings, combined with identified harm to neighbouring living conditions through noise and disturbance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H11Policy H6Policy DM1Policy SP1
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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