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Dismissed16 September 20266011052

31a Roman Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 6DZ

Planning appeal 6011052 at 31a Roman Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 6DZ (Middlesbrough) was dismissed on 16 September 2026 by Inspector F Harrison, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for the future occupiers, with regard to internal space.

Retrospective change of use from 2 bed flat to 5 bed HMO

Authority
Middlesbrough
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
F Harrison
Postcode
TS5 6DZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for the future occupiers, with regard to internal space
  • The effect of the proposal on highway safety, with regard to car parking

What decided it

The proposal would not provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers due to inadequate internal space, poorly proportioned bedrooms, and lack of suitable shared and external amenity facilities.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DC1 of the Core Strategy (2008)Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy (2008)Policy HOU7 of the Middlesbrough Publication Local Plan (March 2025)Policy HOU8 of the Middlesbrough Publication Local Plan (March 2025)Policy HOU9 of the Middlesbrough Publication Local Plan (March 2025)
National Planning Policy Framework
Policy DP3Policy TR6

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