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Allowed13 January 20253345325

18 Schuster Road, Manchester, M14 5PE

Planning appeal 3345325 at 18 Schuster Road, Manchester, M14 5PE (Manchester City Council) was allowed on 13 January 2025 by Inspector Hobbs J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the balance of the housing market in the area, with particular reference to maintaining a sustainable neighbourhood and cohesive housing market.

Change of use from dwelling (C3) to large house in multiple occupation (HMO)

Authority
Manchester City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Hobbs J
Postcode
M14 5PE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the balance of the housing market in the area, with particular reference to maintaining a sustainable neighbourhood and cohesive housing market

What decided it

Although the proposal conflicts with CS Policy H11, the specific circumstances of the area's saturation with HMOs and the evidence that the property cannot realistically be marketed as family accommodation justify a departure from the policy, as the conversion will improve social cohesion and living conditions in the immediate area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H11Policy SP1Policy H5

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