13 Ivanhoe Road, Aigburth, LIVERPOOL, L17 8XE

Change of use from dwellinghouse to 8 bedroom HMO. The house already has a HMO License in place

Authority: Liverpool City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Brook S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development upon the availability of family homes
whether the development would provide satisfactory living conditions for the future occupiers, as well as neighbouring occupiers
the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the area, which includes the Lark Lane Conservation Area

What decided it

The significant contribution that subdivision of existing dwellings can make to providing affordable housing to meet the needs of different groups in the community, combined with satisfactory living conditions for future and neighbouring occupiers and preservation of the conservation area's character.

Framework references: 189

Plan policies cited: Policy H10, Policy H7, Policy HD1, Policy TP5

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