58 Frank Street, Gilesgate Moor, Durham, DH1 2JF

change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4) including single storey rear extension, formation of car parking area, cycle parking and bin storage

Authority: Durham County Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Francis M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the suitability of the proposal in this location, given policies to create mixed and balanced communities
whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers with regards to internal and external space
the effect of the proposal on parking and highway safety
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties with regards to privacy, noise and disturbance
the effect of the proposal on the property and the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal complied with the key policy requirement in Policy 16 that HMO concentrations should not exceed 10% of residential units within 100 metres, and all other material considerations supported approval.

Plan policies cited: Policy 16, Policy 29, Policy 31, Policy 21

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