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Allowed24 October 20243341215

84 Westgate, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 1RY

Planning appeal 3341215 at 84 Westgate, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 1RY (Burnley Borough Council) was allowed on 24 October 2024 by Inspector McGlone A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the Council's decision to refuse a certificate of lawful use or development was well-founded.

the change of use from a C3(a) residential dwelling to a C4 HMO (House of Multiple Occupation) for no more than 6 people

Authority
Burnley Borough Council
Appeal type
ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
McGlone A
Postcode
BB11 1RY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the Council's decision to refuse a certificate of lawful use or development was well-founded

What decided it

The residents would share one or more basic amenities (communal kitchens and living areas) despite some en-suite facilities, bringing the use within the definition of Class C4 HMO and thus within permitted development Class L.

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