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Dismissed7 July 20253360526

137 Sturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1DF

Planning appeal 3360526 at 137 Sturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1DF (Canterbury City Council) was dismissed on 7 July 2025 by Inspector Heppell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the housing mix and character of the local community.

to change the use of the property from C3 to C4

Authority
Canterbury City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Heppell J
Postcode
CT1 1DF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the housing mix and character of the local community

What decided it

The appeal site is located in an area where HMOs already comprise nearly 20% of properties within 100 metres, significantly exceeding the 10% threshold set by Policy HD6, and the appellant provided no evidence to justify a further conversion.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HD6Paragraph 2.68Paragraph 2.71

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