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Allowed27 May 20266004153

3 Nicander Road, Liverpool, L18 1HU

Planning appeal 6004153 at 3 Nicander Road, Liverpool, L18 1HU (Liverpool City Council) was allowed on 27 May 2026 by Inspector Fawcett E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring properties, with particular reference to noise and disturbance.

change of use from six-bed HMO (C4) to seven-bed HMO (Sui Generis) through internal reconfigurations and addition of a rooflight to the front roof slope

Authority
Liverpool City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Fawcett E
Postcode
L18 1HU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring properties, with particular reference to noise and disturbance
  • whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for the future occupants, having particular regard to the adequacy and functionality of the shared kitchen facilities and the floor area to head height ratio of bedroom 5

What decided it

The modest increase in occupancy from six to seven people would not result in significant noise and disturbance given the site's location near a well-trafficked road and commercial uses, and the shared kitchen facilities and bedroom sizes would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H7Policy H11

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