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Dismissed30 October 20266012911

51 Barrfield Road, Salford, M6 7EL

Planning appeal 6012911 at 51 Barrfield Road, Salford, M6 7EL (Salford City Council) was dismissed on 30 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character of the surrounding area, with regard to community stability and social cohesion.

change of use from C4 5-bed HMO to 8-bed HMO (sui generis) with 8 residents together with construction of rear dormer

Authority
Salford City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
M6 7EL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character of the surrounding area, with regard to community stability and social cohesion
  • the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with regard to noise and disturbance
  • the living conditions of the neighbouring residents at 53 Barrfield Road, with regard to privacy

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What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HMO1 of the Houses in Multiple Occupation Supplementary Planning Document (June 2024)Policy H10 of the Salford Local Plan: Development Management Policies and Designations (January 2023)Policy D5 of the Salford Local Plan: Development Management Policies and Designations (January 2023)

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