19 Ash Grove, Hyde Park, Leeds, LS6 1AX

Planning appeal 3307977 at 19 Ash Grove, Hyde Park, Leeds, LS6 1AX (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 10 January 2023 by Inspector Veevers A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the proposed development on living conditions of future occupants, with particular regard to the standard of internal bedroom accommodation.

retrospective application on change of use from 6 bed HMO to 8 bed Sui-Generous HMO, with lightwell to front and groundworks to the rear

Authority: Leeds City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Veevers A
Postcode: LS6 1AX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Effect of the proposed development on living conditions of future occupants, with particular regard to the standard of internal bedroom accommodation
Effect on the mix and balance of housing, with particular regard to the supply of family and other C3 dwellings in the area
Effect on the living conditions of occupiers of the neighbouring properties and, more broadly, residents in the area, with particular regard to noise and disturbance, anti-social behaviour, crime, restructuring of local services and facilities to meet the needs of the predominant population
Effect on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The split configuration of bedroom 6 into two separate rooms divided by a communal landing area would harm the living conditions of future occupants by requiring frequent movements across communal space to access essential belongings, contrary to Policy H9 of the Leeds Core Strategy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy H9Policy H6Policy P10saved Policy GP5

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