| No. | Condition Text |
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| 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. |
| 2. | The proposed House of Multiple Occupation is located within Flood Zone 3 and contains bedroom space on the ground floor. Without a flood risk assessment or a flood response plan provided, it is considered that any occupier of bedroom space on the ground floor could be at risk of: the loss of their entire living space, drowning and loss of life. |
| 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. |
