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Allowed1 December 20213271829

6 Alderson Road, Liverpool, L15 2HL

Planning appeal 3271829 at 6 Alderson Road, Liverpool, L15 2HL (Liverpool City Council) was allowed on 1 December 2021 by Inspector Senior H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the change of use on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.

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
Postcode
L15 2HL

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H7 of the adopted Liverpool Unitary Development Plan 2002Policy H10 of the Emerging PlanPolicy H11 of the Emerging Local PlanSupplementary Planning Guidance Note 7 – Conversion of Buildings into Flats and Bedsits
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 48

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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