Planning appeal decision
68 Brighowgate, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0QW
Planning appeal 3332992 at 68 Brighowgate, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0QW (North East Lincolnshire Council) was allowed on 9 May 2024 by Inspector Dring G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby properties with regard to noise and disturbance.
change of use from a single dwelling to a house in multiple occupation, with repairs and redecorating to the exterior including formation of a secure cycle store
- Authority
- North East Lincolnshire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Dring G
- Postcode
- DN32 0QW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby properties with regard to noise and disturbance
- the effect of the proposal on highway safety with regard to parking provision
What decided it
The proposal would not cause unacceptable harm to neighbouring living conditions or highway safety, and would preserve the conservation area character, thereby complying with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 5 of the Local Plan 2013 to 2032 (Adopted 2018)
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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