Magdalene Heights, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1SY

change use of dwellinghouse (C3) into a small house in multiple occupation (C4) with minor external alterations

Authority: Durham County Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Clark L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether or not the proposal would be contrary to local policy on student accommodation regarding Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of nearby residents, with regards to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposal would result in the loss of a further Class C3 dwelling in an area where 61.8% of properties are already exempt from council tax charges, worsening the residential mix and community balance contrary to Policy 16 of the County Durham Plan.

Plan policies cited: Policy 16 Part 3, Policy 31

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