Planning appeal decision
33 Broadgate, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2HD
Planning appeal 3312657 at 33 Broadgate, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2HD (Broxtowe Borough Council) was dismissed on 29 June 2023 by Inspector Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would result in an over-concentration of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in the area and if so, the effect this would have on the character of the area.
change of use from C3 to C4 HMO due to article 4 direction
- Authority
- Broxtowe Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Williamson J
- Postcode
- NG9 2HD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would result in an over-concentration of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in the area and if so, the effect this would have on the character of the area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the adjoining neighbouring property, number 31
- whether the proposal would have an unacceptable impact on highway safety
What decided it
The proposal would add to an existing concentration of HMOs in the area, breaching the SPD guidance thresholds and undermining the mixed residential character required by the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 8Policy 10Policy 17
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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