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Allowed22 August 20233310946

23 Garmoyle Road, Liverpool, L15 3HN

Planning appeal 3310946 at 23 Garmoyle Road, Liverpool, L15 3HN (Liverpool City Council) was allowed on 22 August 2023 by Inspector Francis M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of development on the supply of family dwellings.

retention of property as a seven bed HMO

Authority
Liverpool City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Francis M
Postcode
L15 3HN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of development on the supply of family dwellings
  • The effect of development on the character of the area with regard to the mix and balance of housing and the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby properties in terms of noise and disturbance
  • The effect of development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the second-floor front bedroom in regard to natural light and outlook

What decided it

The property has been lawfully used as an HMO since 2017, prior to the Article 4 direction, and the proposal would not materially change the existing situation or harm the character, housing balance, or living conditions of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H10Policy H11Supplementary Planning Guidance Note 7

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