Planning appeal decision
J B Hardie Properties, 1 Church Street, Conisbrough, Doncaster, DN12 3HL
Planning appeal 3365767 at J B Hardie Properties, 1 Church Street, Conisbrough, Doncaster, DN12 3HL (Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 29 August 2025 by Inspector Wraight G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of nearby residents, with reference to community cohesion and the fear of crime.
the change of use to 12 bed/15 person HMO and rear extension at lower and ground floor level
- Appeal type
- other · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Unknown
- Inspector
- Wraight G
- Postcode
- DN12 3HL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of nearby residents, with reference to community cohesion and the fear of crime
What decided it
The absence of substantive evidence that the appeal proposal would lead to anti-social behaviour, crime, or harm to community cohesion, combined with the proposal's accordance with the development plan policies for HMOs.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 9Policy 47Policy 23
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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