®Planning appeal decision
83 Martins Lane, WALLASEY, CH44 1BQ
the change of use from purposes within a C4 (house in multiple occupation) to a seven bedroom Sui Generis house in multiple occupation
- Authority
- Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Rafferty C
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
- whether the development would provide for a satisfactory standard of living accommodation for future occupiers, with particular regard to the provision of internal floorspace
What decided it
The proposal involved only a minimal increase in occupancy (one additional bedroom) with no external changes, such that it would not significantly harm character, appearance, or living conditions of neighbours or future occupiers.
The modest increase in residential activity and occupancy was outweighed by the absence of external visual impact and the adequacy of internal living space, allowing the development to accord with the development plan.
Plan policies cited: Policy HS4, Policy HS14
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.