37-39 Mount Road , Hastings , TN35 5LB

Planning appeal 3322544 at 37-39 Mount Road , Hastings , TN35 5LB (Hastings Borough Council) was dismissed on 14 March 2024 by Inspector Francis L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers with particular regard to outlook, daylight, communal space and room sizes.

the change of use from C3 to HMO (sui generis) including managers accommodation at first floor level, with single storey extension to the side, works include new rear external steps at first floor level

Authority: Hastings Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Francis L
Postcode: TN35 5LB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers with particular regard to outlook, daylight, communal space and room sizes
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The cumulative harm to living conditions of both future occupiers (poor daylight, restricted outlook, inadequate external space) and neighbouring occupiers (increased noise and activity from intensified residential use) outweighed the housing and accessibility benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM3Policy DM6Policy SC1Hastings Local Plan – Development Management Plan 2015Hastings Planning Strategy 2014

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