Planning appeal decision
9 Hampden Street, York, YO1 6EA
Planning appeal 3372317 at 9 Hampden Street, York, YO1 6EA (City of York Council) was dismissed on 8 December 2025 by Inspector Mayes C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants, with regard to cycle and refuse storage.
conversion of existing 3 bed dwelling into 3 bed HMO
- Authority
- City of York Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Mayes C
- Postcode
- YO1 6EA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants, with regard to cycle and refuse storage
What decided it
The proposal fails to demonstrate adequate provision for refuse and cycle storage as required by Policies D1, H8 and T1 of the development plan, resulting in unacceptable living conditions for future occupants.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H8Policy D1Policy T1City of York Council Local Plan 2017-2033
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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