®Planning appeal decision
6 Alderson Road, LIVERPOOL, L15 2HL
change of use from a C4 use class HMO to a sui generis use class HMO for up to eight occupiers, facilitated by single storey rear extensions, rear dormer, new window to first floor front elevation, and installation of two rooflights on the front elevation
- Authority
- Liverpool City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Senior H
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the change of use on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
- whether the proposal provides acceptable living conditions for future occupiers of bedroom 8 in the roof space, with particular regard to outlook and natural light
- the effect of the change of use on the character and appearance of the surrounding area with particular regard to the balance and mix of housing, including the supply of family-sized dwellings
What decided it
The absence of substantive evidence of harm to neighbouring living conditions, combined with satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers and no adverse effect on the character and housing mix of the area, led to the appeal being allowed.
The proposal complies with the development plan taken as a whole, with no material considerations indicating a decision should be made otherwise.
Framework references: 48
Plan policies cited: Policy H7 of the adopted Liverpool Unitary Development Plan 2002, Policy H10 of the Emerging Plan, Policy H11 of the Emerging Local Plan, Supplementary Planning Guidance Note 7 – Conversion of Buildings into Flats and Bedsits
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.