®Planning appeal decision
75A Monkton Road, York, YO31 9AL
Planning appeal 3365350 at 75A Monkton Road, York, YO31 9AL (City of York Council) was dismissed on 26 August 2025 by Inspector Cowley R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to internal space provision.
change of use of dwelling (use class C3) to large House in Multiple Occupation (sui generis) for up to 8 occupants
- Authority
- City of York Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Cowley R
- Postcode
- YO31 9AL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to internal space provision
- Whether the development would provide adequate levels of off-street car and cycle parking
What decided it
The failure to provide adequate internal space and living conditions for 8 unrelated occupants, particularly in bedrooms and communal areas, which conflicts with Policy H8 of the Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H8
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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