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Allowed24 August 20233315540

32 Lesseps Road, Liverpool, L8 0RD

Planning appeal 3315540 at 32 Lesseps Road, Liverpool, L8 0RD (Liverpool City Council) was allowed on 24 August 2023 by Inspector Francis M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the development on the supply of family dwellings.

change of use from Use Class C4 dwellinghouse in multiple occupation (for up to six occupants) to sui generis house in multiple occupation for eight occupants

Authority
Liverpool City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Francis M
Postcode
L8 0RD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effects of the development on the supply of family dwellings
  • 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 living conditions of the occupiers of the second-floor front bedroom with regard to whether rooflights would provide sufficient outlook and light

What decided it

Appeal A was allowed because the property's existing use as an HMO, the below-threshold HMO concentration, absence of neighbour objections, and satisfactory living conditions for occupiers outweighed any policy concerns; Appeal B was dismissed because the front dormer's non-traditional design and positioning harmed the character and appearance of the house and area contrary to development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H10Policy H11Policy H7Policy H8Policy UD1

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