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Allowed20 May 20243335114

1-3 Union Street, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7HR

Planning appeal 3335114 at 1-3 Union Street, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7HR (South Lakeland District Council *) was allowed on 20 May 2024 by Inspector Brook S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory holiday accommodation for future occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.

Change of use of ground floor from hot food takeaway (Use class Sui generis) to a dwellinghouse for use as holiday accommodation (Use Class C3)

Authority
South Lakeland District Council *
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Brook S
Postcode
LA12 7HR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory holiday accommodation for future occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The Inspector's assessment that the proximity to commercial streets and traffic would not result in an unacceptable noise environment for holiday accommodation occupiers, given that existing residential properties on the same roads experience acceptable amenity levels.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DM1DM2CS1.1CS1.2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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