Planning appeal decision
27 Park Avenue, Swinton, Salford, M27 4TZ
Planning appeal 6005961 at 27 Park Avenue, Swinton, Salford, M27 4TZ (Salford City Council) was dismissed on 23 June 2026 by Inspector K Craddock, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers in the neighbouring properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.
a change of use from a 6 person HMO (C4) to an 8 person HMO (Sui Generis) including construction L-shaped dormer across the main rear roof slope and the roof of the rear outrigger, and three windows to the rear elevation of the outrigger
- Authority
- Salford City Council
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- K Craddock
- Postcode
- M27 4TZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers in the neighbouring properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The proposal would result in an unacceptable increase in noise and disturbance to neighbouring occupiers due to the intensification of use from 6 to 8 occupants in a closely-attached mid-terrace property, conflicting with Policies H10 and D5 of the Salford Local Plan.
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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