Planning appeal decision
2 Springfield Gardens, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8HY
Planning appeal 3298496 at 2 Springfield Gardens, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8HY (Erewash Borough Council) was dismissed on 14 February 2023 by Inspector Townend K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for the future occupants of the property, with regard to internal space.
the change of use from C3(a) to "sui generis" HMO, with single-storey rear extension
- Authority
- Erewash Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Townend K
- Postcode
- DE7 8HY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for the future occupants of the property, with regard to internal space
What decided it
The proposed development would not provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupants due to insufficient gross internal floor area and constrained bedroom and dining space, contrary to the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 10 of the CSPolicy H10 of the LPPolicy H12 of the LP
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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