89 Lawrence Road, Liverpool, L15 0EF

Planning appeal 3329524 at 89 Lawrence Road, Liverpool, L15 0EF (Liverpool City Council) was dismissed on 9 April 2024 by Inspector Hobbs J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would provide appropriate living conditions for future occupiers of the HMO, with particular regard to the provision of internal and external space, and outlook.

Change of use from existing 7 bed sui generis HMO to an 8 bed sui generis HMO with proposed internal and external alterations

Authority: Liverpool City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Hobbs J
Postcode: L15 0EF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would provide appropriate living conditions for future occupiers of the HMO, with particular regard to the provision of internal and external space, and outlook
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of 87 Lawrence Road, 32, 34 and 36 Bligh Street with particular regard to noise and disturbance
whether the proposal includes an appropriate refuse storage strategy, with particular regard to its effect on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed 8-bedroom HMO would not provide sufficient combined communal lounge and kitchen space to meet the minimum standards required by Liverpool Local Plan paragraph 8.62 and Policy H10, causing significant harm to future occupiers' living conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Liverpool Local Plan 2013-2033 Policy H7Liverpool Local Plan 2013-2033 Policy H10Liverpool Local Plan 2013-2033 paragraph 8.62

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