68 Brighton Grove, Arthurs Hill, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5NS

change of use to ‘Sui Generis’. Property to be used as a 9no. bedroom HMO

Authority: Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: NE4 5NS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effects of the proposal upon the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring residential properties, with particular reference to noise and disturbance
the balance and sustainability of the local community

What decided it

The absence of substantive evidence demonstrating that the increase from six to eight bedrooms would cause unacceptable harm to neighbouring living conditions through noise and disturbance, combined with the low concentration of HMOs on the street and the property's existing lawful use as an HMO.

Plan policies cited: CS Policy CS14, Policy DM23, CS Policy CS9, SPD Policy SC1

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