Issue - meetings

The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Officer recommending that the above application for the retention of ground floor class E use at front of premises; change of use of the rear part of the ground floor and the whole of the 1st and 2nd floors to form a 6 bedroom (6 person) HMO; removal of flat roof above rear yard to create outdoor amenity space; refuse storage for both the Class E Unit and HMO, cycle storage in basement, with minor external alterations to windows and doorsbe granted subject to the conditions and for the reasons stated or referred to in the report.

Arising from the discussion, Members expressed concern regarding the living conditions on the occupiers of the proposed units as the proposal was now for 6 bedrooms whereas the previous application approved on appeal in March 2023 was for 5 bedrooms, meaning that the rooms in the proposed development would be smaller.

RESOLVED:

That the recommendation be not approved and the application be refused for the reason that the proposals are contrary to Policy HC4(2)(b) by virtue of the impact on the living conditions on the occupiers of the units due to the reduced bedroom size from the scheme previously allowed on appeal.