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Dismissed25 September 20266008026

3 Kimberley Street, Wigan, WN6 7AJ

Planning appeal 6008026 at 3 Kimberley Street, Wigan, WN6 7AJ (Wigan) was dismissed on 25 September 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents and on the wider area with particular regard to external space and parking provision.

Change of use from a C3 residential dwelling to a C4 small HMO, providing accommodation for 5 single occupants. The proposed work will include internal layout modifications, with all new rooms featuring en-suite facilities and a shared kitchen and dining area for all occupants. The development will be carried out in compliance with all relevant building regulations and planning policies

Authority
Wigan
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
WN6 7AJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents and on the wider area with particular regard to external space and parking provision
  • Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers with regard to noise, odour, privacy and outlook

What decided it

The unacceptable adverse effects on the living conditions of the future occupant of bedroom 2 due to noise transfer from the communal area substantially outweighed the modest benefits of the proposal.

The benefits of housing accommodation choice, affordability, sustainable location, and acceptable appearance were substantially outweighed by the unacceptable adverse effects on the living conditions of future occupiers regarding noise, resulting in conflict with the development plan and Framework policies on healthy living conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CP7Policy CP10Policy CP17Policy JP-P1Policy JP-C8Policy JP-H3

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