Planning appeal decision
13 Priory Road , Liverpool, L4 2RT
Planning appeal 3290988 at 13 Priory Road , Liverpool, L4 2RT (Liverpool City Council) was dismissed on 17 June 2022 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development proposed on the character of the area and the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.
to use property as house in multiple occupation (HMO) with 13 bedrooms, construction works to restore the property, including minor elevation changes to include the addition of rear facing dormer
- Authority
- Liverpool City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Ollerenshaw M
- Postcode
- L4 2RT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development proposed on the character of the area and the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The comings and goings associated with 13 individual occupiers would result in unacceptable levels of noise and disturbance detrimental to neighbouring residents, particularly those in adjacent properties sharing common boundaries.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H7Policy H10Policy H11Policy H9Supplementary Planning Guidance Note 7 - Conversion of Buildings into Flats and Bedsits
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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