Planning appeal decision
19 Cheltenham Crescent, Salford, M7 4FP
Planning appeal 6004629 at 19 Cheltenham Crescent, Salford, M7 4FP (Salford City Council) was dismissed on 30 April 2026 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the occupants of No. 17 Cheltenham Crescent, with specific regard to noise and disturbance.
change of use from a dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a large House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Sui Generis) for up to 8 persons
- Authority
- Salford City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Smith J
- Postcode
- M7 4FP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the occupants of No. 17 Cheltenham Crescent, with specific regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The proposed HMO would position No. 17 Cheltenham Crescent adjacent to both the HMO and the non-residential Yeshrun Synagogue, breaching Policy H10 and creating a pronounced sandwiching effect that would materially harm the living conditions of the neighbouring occupants through noise and disturbance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H10Policy D5
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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