45 Thursby Road, Northampton, NN1 5NB

an increase of a 6 occupant HMO to a 8 occupant HMO (Sui Generis) including loft conversion and single storey rear extension

Authority: West Northamptonshire Council
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: NN1 5NB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of No 43 Thursby Road with regards to outlook and light and No 43 and 47 in relation to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposal maintains the character and appearance of the area and does not adversely affect the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, thereby according with the development plan policies.

Framework references: 135

Plan policies cited: Principle 1 of the Houses in Multiple Occupation Supplementary Planning Document (November 2019), Policy H1 of the West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy (December 2014), Policy H5 of the West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy (December 2014), Policy Q1 of the Northampton Local Plan Part 2 2011-2029 (March 2023), Policy HO3 of the Northampton Local Plan Part 2 2011-2029 (March 2023), Policy Q2 of the Northampton Local Plan Part 2 2011-2029 (March 2023), Paragraph 7.7 of the Residential Extensions and Alterations Design Guide SPD (December 2011)

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