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Dismissed22 October 20266014525

20 Marle Hill Road, Cheltenham, GL50 4LP

Planning appeal 6014525 at 20 Marle Hill Road, Cheltenham, GL50 4LP (Cheltenham Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the site is suitable for a HMO, having regard to development plan policies.

the change of use class from C3 to C4 five bedroom house of multiple occupation

Authority
Cheltenham Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
GL50 4LP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the site is suitable for a HMO, having regard to development plan policies

What decided it

The proposed development would result in an unjustified loss of a C3 unit and contribute to a concentration of HMOs well in excess of the 10% threshold set by Policy HM5, with potential adverse impacts on living conditions, such that the benefits were substantially outweighed by the adverse effects.

applying Policy S4 of the Framework, the benefits of providing accommodation for up to five individuals were substantially outweighed by the unjustified loss of a C3 unit and potential adverse impacts on living conditions of local residents due to high HMO concentration, contrary to Policy HO7 of the Framework

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HM5 of the Cheltenham PlanPolicy HO7 of the Framework

How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.

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