Astley House, Johnson Street, , Tyldesley, , Manchester, , M29 8AB

change of use from commercial to a 16 person, 16 bedroom house of multiple occupation (Sui Generis) together with associated external alterations including new render additional window openings and replacement windows

Authority: Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Cross D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of nearby residents with regards to noise, disturbance and privacy
The living conditions of future residents of the proposal with regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposal would cause significant harm to the living conditions of both nearby residents and future residents that would not be outweighed by the moderate benefits of the development, particularly given the Council's demonstrated 5-year housing land supply.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: CP10, CP17, JP-P1

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