®Planning appeal decision
26 Kings Bench Street, Hull, HU3 2TU
Planning appeal 3361440 at 26 Kings Bench Street, Hull, HU3 2TU (Kingston-Upon-Hull City Council) was allowed on 31 July 2025 by Inspector Martinson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the use as serviced apartments (Use Class C1) on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties.
‘change of use of building from two self contained apartments (Use Class C3) to two self contained apartments (Use Class C3) or serviced apartments (Use Class C1) (Flexible Consent)’
- Authority
- Kingston-Upon-Hull City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Martinson P
- Postcode
- HU3 2TU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the use as serviced apartments (Use Class C1) on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties
What decided it
The small size of the apartments and the limited transient nature of occupation would not result in a significant increase in noise, disturbance or movements compared to permanent residential use, and C1 uses are commonly successfully accommodated within residential areas.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 14Policy 25Policy 36
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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