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Allowed16 May 20233312751

4 Park Bank, Salford, M5 5HP

Planning appeal 3312751 at 4 Park Bank, Salford, M5 5HP (Salford City Council) was allowed on 16 May 2023 by Inspector Clowes M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on community stability and social cohesion.

change of use from 3 bedroomed dwelling (C3) to a 6 bed HMO (Sui Generis)

Authority
Salford City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Clowes M
Postcode
M5 5HP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on community stability and social cohesion

What decided it

The proposal would not harm community stability or social cohesion and would accord with Policy H10 of the development plan, which does not contain a numerical threshold for HMOs but instead adopts a proportionate approach based on specific circumstances.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H10
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 8Paragraph 56

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