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Dismissed7 July 20253360755

23, Lucas Avenue, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6LZ

Planning appeal 3360755 at 23, Lucas Avenue, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6LZ (Exeter City Council) was dismissed on 7 July 2025 by Inspector Tucker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the change of use is appropriate, taking into account the number of existing HMOs in the area.

change of use of 23 Lucas Avenue from dwelling house to small HMO

Authority
Exeter City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Tucker A
Postcode
EX4 6LZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the change of use is appropriate, taking into account the number of existing HMOs in the area

What decided it

The existing over concentration of HMOs in the area, evidenced by the Article 4 Direction and SPD resistance, means the proposed change of use would be contrary to Saved Policy H5 and would harm neighbourhood character and community balance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Saved Policy H5Saved Policy DG4SPD1 Houses in Multiple Occupation Supplementary Planning Document 2023

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