Planning appeal decision
27 Park Avenue, Swinton, Manchester, M27 4TZ
Planning appeal 3345691 at 27 Park Avenue, Swinton, Manchester, M27 4TZ (Salford City Council) was dismissed on 16 December 2024 by Inspector Berry A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with reference to noise and disturbance.
the change of use from small HMO to 10 bedroom HMO (sui generis use class) including the construction of a rear dormer and rear side dormer
- Authority
- Salford City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Berry A
- Postcode
- M27 4TZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with reference to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through increased noise and disturbance from the intensification of use from 6 to 10 occupants in a mid-terrace property with close proximity to single-dwelling neighbours.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H10Policy D5
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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