Planning appeal decision
65 Alderson Road, Liverpool, L15 2HL
Planning appeal 3351459 at 65 Alderson Road, Liverpool, L15 2HL (Liverpool City Council) was allowed on 29 January 2025 by Inspector Hughes L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers with regard to internal space standards and outlook.
change of use from existing 6 bed HMO (C4 Use Class) to a HMO for 7 occupiers (Sui Generis) and to replace the existing roof lights to the front
- Authority
- Liverpool City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Hughes L
- Postcode
- L15 2HL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers with regard to internal space standards and outlook
What decided it
The proposed larger rooflights mounted lower on the roof plane would afford views over rooftops and provide adequate natural light and ventilation to serve the loft bedroom, combined with the kitchen/lounge area providing sufficient functional space despite a minor shortfall from standards, together satisfying the living conditions requirements of Policy H10.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H10Supplementary Planning Guidance Note 7 – Conversion of Buildings into Flats and Bedsits
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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