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No.Condition Text
1.The proposed House of Multiple Occupation is adjacent to a single residential property and is part of a row of properties with a shared character. The HMO represents an increase in the intensity of use, increasing the density of separate unrelated individuals within a confined space in an area defined by singular households; therefore, it does not comply with criterion E of saved Policy HOU23 of the Borough-Wide Local Plan which states that no property should be adjacent to a single residential property. Under criterion B of saved policy HOU23 of the Borough Wide Local Plan it states that the amenities of the locality should not be significantly affected by the proposed development. An HMO has the potential to have a significant negative impact on the amenity of neighbouring properties through the intensification of use. It is considered in this instance that the increased density of people residing within the property and potential disturbance caused would result in a loss of local amenities. It is consequently directly in conflict with criterion B of saved policy HOU23 of the Borough-Wide Local Plan. Additionally, the property is 3 storeys tall and therefore it does not comply with criterion H of saved policy HOU23 of the Borough-Wide Local Plan. It is considered that any HMO over two storeys will lead to a negative impact on the amenity of the occupants because of the increased distance between the communal facilities on the ground floor and the bedrooms on the upper floor.
2.There were no scaled plans submitted as part of this application and therefore, due to a lack of detail, it is not possible to be sure that the layout is correct and that the use will be in accordance with the plans.
3.STATEMENT OF POSITIVE ENGAGEMENT (REFUSALS): In accordance with the NPPF, in determining this application for planning permission, the Borough Council has approached it in a positive and proactive way and where possible has sought solutions to problems to achieve the aim of approving sustainable development. Unfortunately, despite this, in this particular case the development is not considered to represent sustainable or an acceptable form of development and has been refused for the reasons set out above.