7 Derby Street, , Staffordshire , Leek, ST13 6HN

Planning appeal 3305781 at 7 Derby Street, , Staffordshire , Leek, ST13 6HN (Staffordshire Moorlands District Council) was dismissed on 24 February 2023 by Inspector Stephens K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Leek Conservation Area, and its effect on a non-heritage designated asset.

Change of use upper floor for HMO for 5 no room and internal alteration. First floor single-story rear extension, alteration to ground floor to staircase, and front elevation for refuse store

Authority: Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Stephens K
Postcode: ST13 6HN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Leek Conservation Area, and its effect on a non-heritage designated asset
Whether or not the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants, with regard to provision of refuse and waste facilities

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of a prominent building within the Leek Conservation Area caused by replacement of original windows and doors, combined with inadequate refuse and waste management provision, outweighed the public benefits of providing housing in the town centre.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DC2Policy SD4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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