Planning appeal decision
17 George Street, Worksop, S80 1QJ
Planning appeal 3292415 at 17 George Street, Worksop, S80 1QJ (Bassetlaw District Council) was allowed on 19 August 2022 by Inspector Berry A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed change of use on highway safety.
change of use from dwelling (Class C3a) to a house in multiple occupation (sui generis) and erection of extensions
- Authority
- Bassetlaw District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Berry A
- Postcode
- S80 1QJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed change of use on highway safety
- the effect of the proposed change of use on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties
What decided it
The proposed change of use would not result in unacceptable highway safety impacts or harm to neighbouring living conditions, and would provide additional accommodation within an accessible urban area in compliance with the development plan.
the benefits of providing additional accommodation within an accessible urban area outweighed any adverse impacts, even if the development plan were out-of-date
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM13Policy DM4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 111
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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