133 Railway Street, Gillingham, ME7 1YF

Planning appeal 3292406 at 133 Railway Street, Gillingham, ME7 1YF (Medway Council) was dismissed on 16 August 2022 by Inspector Evans L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would provide a suitable location for a HMO having regard to the provisions of the development plan, including with reference to the effect on the living conditions of adjoining neighbours.

single storey rear extension, loft extension and change of use to 5 person HMO accommodation

Authority: Medway Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Evans L
Postcode: ME7 1YF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would provide a suitable location for a HMO having regard to the provisions of the development plan, including with reference to the effect on the living conditions of adjoining neighbours
The effect of the proposal on the Special Protection Areas of the Thames Estuary and Marshes and the Medway Estuary and Marshes (SPA)

What decided it

The proposed development would not provide a suitable location for an HMO having regard to Policy H7 of the Medway Local Plan, particularly due to the residential character of the area and concerns about increased activity and traffic affecting neighbouring amenities.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy H7Policy BNE2Policy BNE35
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130Paragraph 180Paragraph 181

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