®Planning appeal decision
46 Cromer Street, York, YO30 6DQ
Planning appeal 3329172 at 46 Cromer Street, York, YO30 6DQ (City of York Council) was dismissed on 16 April 2024 by Inspector Wilkinson F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development is suitable, having regard to the approach to the provision of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).
dormer loft conversion with internal alterations, existing Class C3 dwellinghouses to proposed Class C4 houses in multiple occupation
- Authority
- City of York Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Wilkinson F
- Postcode
- YO30 6DQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development is suitable, having regard to the approach to the provision of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
What decided it
The proposed development would exceed the 10% HMO concentration threshold at street level, contrary to Policy H8 and the SPD, and would cumulatively harm the mix and balance of housing and the living conditions of neighbouring residents.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H8 of the City of York Local Plan Publication Draft 2018Supplementary Planning Document: Controlling the Concentration of HMOs (2012, amended 2014)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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