29 Colonial Drive, NORTHAMPTON, NN4 0BL

the change of use from C3 dwelling to C2 children's home to accommodate a maximum of 3 children 8-18 years old

Authority: West Northamptonshire
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: community-institutional · Change of use
Inspector: Worley E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of surrounding properties, with specific regard to noise and disturbance
Highway safety, having regard to parking

What decided it

The proposed use would generate levels of activity comparable to or less than a single family dwelling, with adequate on-site parking provision and no demonstrable harm to living conditions or highway safety.

Plan policies cited: Policy H29 (saved) Northampton Local Plan 1993-2006, Policy H1 West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy Local Plan (Part 1) 2014, Policy S10 West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy Local Plan (Part 1) 2014, Policies 1, 2, 3 and 4 Northampton Local Plan Part 2 (2011-2029) December 2020 submission version

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