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Allowed22 November 20223297089

78 Oriel Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9EQ

Planning appeal 3297089 at 78 Oriel Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9EQ (Portsmouth City Council) was allowed on 22 November 2022 by Inspector Davies G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed change of use on the mix and balance of housing in the area.

change of use from house in Class C3 (dwellinghouse) to purposes falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouse) or Class 4 (house in multiple occupation)

Authority
Portsmouth City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Davies G
Postcode
PO2 9EQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed change of use on the mix and balance of housing in the area
  • The standard of accommodation for future occupants
  • The living conditions of neighbouring occupants
  • The need and availability of parking space
  • The impact on the Solent special protection areas

What decided it

The proposed change of use accords with Policy PCS20 of the Portsmouth Plan 2012 and the supplementary planning guidance on HMOs, as the development would not create an imbalance in housing mix and would not harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupants.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PCS20Policy PCS23
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 56

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