®Planning appeal decision
16 Springfield Lane, Salford, M3 7FH
Planning appeal 3356560 at 16 Springfield Lane, Salford, M3 7FH (Salford City Council) was allowed on 9 July 2025 by Inspector Walker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the Council's decision to refuse to grant a certificate of lawful use or development is well-founded.
described as “C3 Residential Use Classification and it can also be used as a Short Term Rental
- Authority
- Salford City Council
- Appeal type
- ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Walker A
- Postcode
- M3 7FH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the Council's decision to refuse to grant a certificate of lawful use or development is well-founded
What decided it
The use of the property as a short-term rental with limited guest capacity and occupancy patterns does not amount to a material change of use from its lawful C3 dwellinghouse use.
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