Planning appeal decision
118 Fitzwarren Street, Salford, M6 5RS
Planning appeal 3340962 at 118 Fitzwarren Street, Salford, M6 5RS (Salford City Council) was dismissed on 10 September 2024 by Inspector Caine M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character of the area with particular reference to the balance and mix of housing, community stability and social cohesion.
‘change of use from C3 dwelling to 4 bed, 4 person HMO C4 and internal alterations’
- Authority
- Salford City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Caine M
- Postcode
- M6 5RS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character of the area with particular reference to the balance and mix of housing, community stability and social cohesion
What decided it
The overconcentration of HMOs in the locality and the proposal's conflict with Policy H10 in placing a single dwelling immediately adjacent to more than one HMO, which would unacceptably weaken community stability and social cohesion.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy F3Policy H1Policy H10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 92Paragraph 130
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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