23 Hartington Road, Toxteth, Liverpool, L8 0SD

Planning appeal 3288352 at 23 Hartington Road, Toxteth, Liverpool, L8 0SD (Liverpool City Council) was allowed on 27 May 2022 by Inspector McGlone A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character of the area, with regard to the balance and mix of housing, and the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby properties, with regards to noise and disturbance.

change of use from a small HMO (class c4) to a large HMO (sui generis) arising from the use of 2 existing first floor rooms to accommodate 2 additional en-suite bedrooms (over and above the lawful use of 6 bedrooms), and the creation of a cycle storage area at the side of the premises

Authority: Liverpool City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: McGlone A
Postcode: L8 0SD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character of the area, with regard to the balance and mix of housing, and the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby properties, with regards to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The absence of substantive evidence that the additional two occupants would cause significant noise, disturbance or litter, combined with no formal complaints and no objections from the Council's enforcement officer, meant the proposal would not harmfully affect the character of the area or neighbouring living conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Local Plan Policy H10Supplementary Planning Guidance Note 7 - Conversion of Buildings into Flats and Bedsits

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