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Allowed1 December 20223301691

17 Charles Street West, Lincoln, LN1 1QP

Planning appeal 3301691 at 17 Charles Street West, Lincoln, LN1 1QP (City of Lincoln Council) was allowed on 1 December 2022 by Inspector Moulton E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area with particular reference to the subdivision of the rear yard.

the ‘conversion of existing rear off-shoot (currently Class C4) of existing 6 Bedroom HMO property to create an independent detached dwelling (proposed use Class C3). Works include the partial demolition of rear off shoot and rebuild of gable end and creation of communal garden areas for existing HMO and proposed property

Authority
City of Lincoln Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Moulton E
Postcode
LN1 1QP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area with particular reference to the subdivision of the rear yard
  • the effects of the development on the mix and balance of the community

What decided it

The proposal would provide a type of accommodation differing from the prevailing HMO-dominated area, making a positive contribution to housing mix and balance without introducing further HMO use or unacceptable intensification.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP26Policy LP2

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