6 Lords Avenue, Salford, M5 5HH

Planning appeal 3292104 at 6 Lords Avenue, Salford, M5 5HH (Salford City Council) was dismissed on 27 September 2022 by Inspector Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would result in an imbalance in the mix of dwellings in the area.

change of use from single residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to small house of multiple occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4) together with the demolition of rear wall and the erection of a single storey rear extension, installation of front escape well, basement conversion and other associated works

Authority: Salford City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Williamson J
Postcode: M5 5HH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would result in an imbalance in the mix of dwellings in the area
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of existing properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance; and whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers
the effect of the proposal on the character of the area, community stability and social cohesion

What decided it

The proposal would introduce another HMO in an area already experiencing high concentrations of HMOs, resulting in an over-concentration that would erode the balanced mix of residential accommodation and undermine sustainable urban neighbourhoods.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy ST1Policy H1Policy H10
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 8

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