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Allowed25 September 20233325012

24 Western Hill, Thornhill, Sunderland, SR2 7PH

Planning appeal 3325012 at 24 Western Hill, Thornhill, Sunderland, SR2 7PH (Sunderland City Council) was allowed on 25 September 2023 by Inspector Teasdale N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would result in an over-concentration of houses in multiple occupation (HMO's) in the area.

described as, ‘changing the use class of the property from C3 to C4 as it's being used as a House in Multiple Occupancy

Authority
Sunderland City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Teasdale N
Postcode
SR2 7PH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the development would result in an over-concentration of houses in multiple occupation (HMO's) in the area

What decided it

The property has been operating as a HMO since 2007 and the area is not currently unbalanced, so the development does not result in an over-concentration of HMOs that would be detrimental to residential amenity and character, notwithstanding the breach of the 10% numerical threshold.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H6 of the Sunderland City Council Core Strategy and Development Plan 2015-2033, 2020Sunderland City Council Homes in Multiple Occupation Supplementary Planning Document, 2020

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