Planning appeal decision
46 Thimbler Road, Coventry, CV4 8FL
Planning appeal 3276275 at 46 Thimbler Road, Coventry, CV4 8FL (Coventry City Council) was allowed on 28 September 2021 by Inspector Walmsley R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal represents over-intensification of the use of the property which would cause detriment to the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties.
change of use from 6-bed house in multiple occupation to 8-bed house in multiple occupation
- Authority
- Coventry City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Walmsley R
- Postcode
- CV4 8FL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal represents over-intensification of the use of the property which would cause detriment to the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties
What decided it
The property's existing operation with more than 8 occupants without complaint demonstrated that the proposed increase to 8 bedrooms would not generate unreasonable noise and disturbance or harm neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H11
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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