58 Bradford Crescent, Gilesgate, DURHAM, DH1 1HL

change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4) including single storey rear extension, cycle parking and bin storage

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

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers
the effect of the proposal on housing mix
the effect of the proposal on parking and highway safety
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of nearby occupiers

What decided it

The proposal would fail to provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers due to the ground floor bedroom falling significantly short of the minimum width standard of 2.15 metres required by the Nationally Described Space Standards.

Framework references: 115

Plan policies cited: Policy 31, Policy 29, Policy 16

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