65 Alderson Road, Liverpool, L15 2HL

Planning appeal 3309935 at 65 Alderson Road, Liverpool, L15 2HL (Liverpool City Council) was dismissed on 4 April 2023 by Inspector Wilson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants, having regard to outlook.

change of use from C4 Use Class small HMO with 6 Occupiers to a Sui Generis HMO for 7 Occupiers

Authority: Liverpool City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Wilson L
Postcode: L15 2HL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether or not the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants, having regard to outlook
The effect of the proposed development on the character of the area, having regard to the mix and balance of housing in the area
Whether or not the proposed development would result in an unacceptable loss of a single family dwelling
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of nearby residents, having regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposed bedroom would have poor quality accommodation with inadequate outlook due to being lit solely by small rooflights, contrary to Policy H10 and NPPF paragraph 130, which the Inspector found could not be justified by the minimal benefits of accommodating one additional occupier.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy H10Policy H11Policy H7SPG7
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130

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