Planning appeal decision
23 Lutyens Close, Stapleton, Bristol, BS16 1WL
Planning appeal 3273361 at 23 Lutyens Close, Stapleton, Bristol, BS16 1WL (South Gloucestershire Council) was dismissed on 4 October 2021 by Inspector Davies B, by written representations.
Change of use from 4 no. bedroom dwelling (Class C3) to an 8 no. bedroom HMO (sui generis)
- Authority
- South Gloucestershire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Davies B
- Postcode
- BS16 1WL
What decided it
The Council's failure to substantiate its assertion regarding HMO numbers with objective evidence and its unexplained disregard of the parking survey constituted unreasonable behaviour warranting a partial costs award.
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