®Planning appeal decision
131 Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2NB
change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 5 bed, 6 person HMO (Use Class C4), together with associated external alterations
- Authority
- Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Walker R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposals would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Wigan Lane Conservation Area (Both Appeals)
- The effects on the living conditions of the occupiers of Nos 127 and 129 Wigan Lane with particular reference to privacy, noise and disturbance (Both Appeals)
- The effects on the living conditions of future occupiers of bedroom five with particular reference to outlook, natural light and access to toilet and washing facilities (Appeal A)
- The effects on the living conditions of future occupiers of the development with particular reference to the size of the kitchen, and regarding natural light and outlook with particular reference to the kitchen and bedrooms one and seven (Appeal B)
What decided it
The proposals would cause less than substantial harm to the Conservation Area's character and appearance, and this harm could not be outweighed by minimal public benefits, combined with harmful effects on neighbouring living conditions and, in each appeal, specific deficiencies in internal living standards.
Framework references: 205, 206, 207, 208, 135
Plan policies cited: Policy CP11 of the Wigan Local Plan Core Strategy, Policy EV4A of the Wigan Unitary Development Plan, Policy CP17 of the Wigan Local Plan Core Strategy, Houses in Multiple Occupation Supplementary Planning Document
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