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Allowed20 August 20243343481

Ocean Swimming Pools Ltd, Holloway Street, Dudley, DY3 2EA

Planning appeal 3343481 at Ocean Swimming Pools Ltd, Holloway Street, Dudley, DY3 2EA (Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 20 August 2024 by Inspector Watson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.

for the change of use from office to a 12 Bedroom HMO with proposed single storey side extension

Authority
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Watson S
Postcode
DY3 2EA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
  • Highway safety

What decided it

The proposal would not cause unacceptable impacts on neighbouring living conditions or highway safety, and would comply with the development plan policies and NPPF guidance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy L1Policy D5Policy TRAN2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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