®Planning appeal decision
145 Nairne Street, Burnley, Lancs, BB114PD
Planning appeal 3370041 at 145 Nairne Street, Burnley, Lancs, BB114PD (Burnley Borough Council) was allowed on 31 October 2025 by Inspector Hobbs J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers of the HMO, with particular regard to the provision of external amenity space.
the change of use of a two-storey end-terrace dwelling (Use Class C3) to a small House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) to accommodate no more than four unrelated residents, with internal reconfiguration only and no external alterations
- Authority
- Burnley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Hobbs J
- Postcode
- BB11 4PD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers of the HMO, with particular regard to the provision of external amenity space
What decided it
The combination of adequate internal amenity space (22.6m² exceeding the 18m² standard) and acceptable external amenity space supplemented by nearby public recreational facilities (Scott Park) provided acceptable living conditions for future occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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