Planning appeal decision
138 Eccles Old Road, Salford, M6 8QQ
Planning appeal 3305011 at 138 Eccles Old Road, Salford, M6 8QQ (Salford City Council) was allowed on 3 March 2023 by Inspector Crosby L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring properties as a result of potential increased noise, disturbance, comings and goings and demands for car parking.
change of use to 10 bed HMO (sui generis) with bin storage and cycle parking
- Authority
- Salford City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Crosby L
- Postcode
- M6 8QQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring properties as a result of potential increased noise, disturbance, comings and goings and demands for car parking
What decided it
The accessible urban location with good public transport and services, combined with the detached nature of the property preventing noise transfer through party walls, meant the living conditions of neighbouring properties would not be materially harmed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP policy H10LP policy D5
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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