Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 30, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Resolved that full planning permission for the construction of single-storey rear extension and change of use of a single family dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a six bedroom HMO with a maximum capacity of six persons (Use Class C4) be refused.   That refusal was on the basis of –   The proposal fails to provide an adequate and easily accessible route to bike storage in the rear garden. As such, would not provide the necessary ease of use required to actively encourage future occupiers to cycle.   The proposal fails to demonstrate that adequate and accessible bin storage on the extended platform at the front of the property is available for the storage of the required five (5) 240L waste bins.    By reason of the location of the basement window serving bedroom 1 within a lightwell, relationship with the staircase and access to the lower ground floor, and extension of platform, would lead to an adverse impact on the amenity of any prospective occupier of that bedroom, in terms of noise, disturbance and loss of privacy.