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Dismissed4 June 20253360080

2 Allandale Gardens, Lancaster, LA1 5JN

Planning appeal 3360080 at 2 Allandale Gardens, Lancaster, LA1 5JN (Lancaster City Council) was dismissed on 4 June 2025 by Inspector Wraight G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be suitably located having regard to relevant development plan policies concerning the concentration of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in the locality.

the change of use of dwellinghouse (C3) to a 3 bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO)(C4) and retrospective internal alterations including conversion of existing garage into ancillary living accommodation

Authority
Lancaster City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Wraight G
Postcode
LA1 5JN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would be suitably located having regard to relevant development plan policies concerning the concentration of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in the locality
  • The effect of the proposal on highway safety, with particular reference to parking
  • The effect of the proposed external works on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal would fail to accord with Policy DM13 of the DMDPD by maintaining an HMO concentration above the 10% threshold, and the limited benefits do not outweigh this harm to the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM13Policy DM1Policy DM19Policy SP9Policy DM29Policy DM62

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