12 Western Boulevard, Nottingham , Notts, NG8 1PG

use of annexe as self-contained dwelling in association with use of main dwelling as HMO

Authority: Nottingham City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Han U

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers of the annexe with regard to access, internal space, private outdoor space, parking facilities, outlook and light
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to noise and disturbance and privacy

What decided it

The proposal would not provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers and would significantly harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, conflicting with the development plan.

Framework references: 56

Plan policies cited: Policy DE1, Policy DE2, Policy TR1, Policy 10 of the Aligned Core Strategies Part 1 Local Plan, Policy IN2

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