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Allowed26 March 20253351686

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

Planning appeal 3351686 at 58 Frank Street, Gilesgate Moor, Durham, DH1 2JF (Durham County Council) was allowed on 26 March 2025 by Inspector Francis M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the suitability of the proposal in this location, given policies to create mixed and balanced communities.

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
Postcode
DH1 2JF

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 16Policy 29Policy 31Policy 21

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