®Planning appeal decision
6 Lords Avenue, SALFORD, M5 5HH
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
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.
Framework references: 8
Plan policies cited: Policy ST1, Policy H1, Policy H10
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