Planning appeal decision
24 Nevilledale Terrace, Durham, DH1 4QG
Planning appeal 3305838 at 24 Nevilledale Terrace, Durham, DH1 4QG (Durham County Council) was dismissed on 2 December 2022 by Inspector Harrison F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character of the street and surrounding area, with particular reference to the balance and mix of housing.
the change of use of a six-bedroom dwelling (Class C3) to a small House in Multiple Occupation (Class C4) or 6 bed dwelling(C3)
- Authority
- Durham County Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Harrison F
- Postcode
- DH1 4QG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character of the street and surrounding area, with particular reference to the balance and mix of housing
What decided it
The proposal would add to an already significantly breached 10% HMO threshold (currently at 26.5%), further imbalancing the housing mix and detrimentally affecting the character of the area, contrary to Policy 16 of the County Durham Plan which does not permit such change of use where the threshold is exceeded unless an exemption applies, which it does not here.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 16Policy 29Policy 31
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 92Paragraph 130
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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