®Planning appeal decision
10 Park Avenue North, Northampton, NN3 2HS
the increase of a 5 occupant HMO to a 9 occupant HMO (Sui Generis) including loft conversion and single storey rear extension
- Authority
- West Northamptonshire Council
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- NN3 2HS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of Nos 8 and 12 Park Avenue North in relation to noise and disturbance
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The significant intensification of use resulting in four additional occupants would cause unacceptable levels of noise and disturbance to neighbouring occupiers that could not be adequately controlled by management plans or noise insulation conditions, conflicting with development plan policies protecting neighbouring amenity.
Plan policies cited: Policy H1 of the West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy (Part 1) (December 2014), Policy BN9 of the West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy (Part 1) (December 2014), Policy Q2 of the Northampton Local Plan Part 2 2011-2029 (March 2023), Policy S10 of the West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy (Part 1) (December 2014), Policy Q1 of the Northampton Local Plan Part 2 2011-2029 (March 2023), Policy H03 of the Northampton Local Plan Part 2 2011-2029 (March 2023)
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.