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Allowed6 January 20253349195

234 Melrosegate, York, York, YO10 3SW

Planning appeal 3349195 at 234 Melrosegate, York, York, YO10 3SW (City of York Council) was allowed on 6 January 2025 by Inspector Bartlett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the change of use on the concentration of HMOs in the area.

Conversion of a single family dwelling into a HMO with 3 or more unrelated inhabitants

Authority
City of York Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Bartlett R
Postcode
YO10 3SW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the change of use on the concentration of HMOs in the area
  • Whether bedroom 4 provides a satisfactory standard of living space
  • Car parking

What decided it

The Council failed to robustly demonstrate that HMO concentration thresholds had been exceeded or that the development would result in overconcentration, community imbalance, or amenity harm, and the parking and living space concerns were satisfactorily addressed through conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H8Policy T1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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