16 ANFIELD ROAD, MANCHESTER , M40 3NS

for the retrospect ive application for a change of use from a C3 dwelling to a C4, 6 bed HMO in an Article 4 area, together with retrospective approval for a single store y rear extension

Authority: Manchester City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Hartley S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the loss of a family dwelling upon the wider need to create and maintain a balanced and sustainable community
The effect upon the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring dwellings in terms of noise, disturbance, waste generation and the demand for parking
Whether adequate external amenity space would be provided for prospective occupiers

What decided it

The proposed development would result in the loss of a family dwelling contrary to policies H3 and H11 of the development plan, which have a presumption against such loss in areas where family housing is needed for community sustainability.

Framework references: 12

Plan policies cited: Policy H3, Policy H11, Policy DM1, Policy SP1

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