40 Heath Hill Avenue, BRIGHTON, BN2 4FH

a change of use from the existing dwelling (C3) to a 4 No. bedroom small house in multiple occupation (C4)

Authority: Brighton and Hove City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Andrews M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed change of use on the mix and balance of the local community
The adequacy of the living conditions for the occupiers of the HMO as regards the suitability of the communal space for residents and for the occupant of bedroom 2 in terms of privacy and noise

What decided it

The application site did not exceed the 10% HMO density threshold set by Policy CP21, as the Council's own analysis showed exactly 10% of dwellings were HMOs, meaning the policy's preclusionary provision did not apply.

Plan policies cited: Policy CP21, Policy QD27

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