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Dismissed26 March 20243331237

37 Christ Church Road, Doncaster, DN1 2QD

Planning appeal 3331237 at 37 Christ Church Road, Doncaster, DN1 2QD (Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 26 March 2024 by Inspector Williams K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the concentration of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in the area.

change of use from dwelling to a 6 Bedroom (8 person) House in Multiple Occupation

Authority
Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Williams K
Postcode
DN1 2QD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the concentration of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in the area

What decided it

The proposal would breach Policy 9 criterion 3 by adding to an already excessive concentration of HMOs on Christ Church Road, contrary to the development plan with no material considerations to outweigh this conflict.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 9 of the Doncaster Local Plan 2015-2035

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