Nine-bedroom HMO at 102 Saltergate, Chesterfield

“Full planning application for the change of use from Class E (office) and Class C3 (maisonette) to House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis) comprising 9 en-suite bedrooms (9 occupants) and associated external alterations at 102 Saltergate, Chesterfield for [name withheld]…”

“Planning permission is sought for a change of use of the building to a 9 bedroom house of multiple occupancy for 9 people. In the basement it would have a cycle store for 9 bicycles. On the ground floor it would have 2 bedrooms including an en-suite bathrooms and kitchen facilities, and a shared amenity space including a dining room, lounge area and kitchen facilities.”

“This application concerns 102 Saltergate, which is located on the southern side of the street and on the corner with Clarence Road. It is a two storey red brick terraced building, with space in the roof, which was previously utilised as an office and a maisonette. It is surrounded by a mix of business and residential uses. There is a hardstanding area to the rear with access from Clarence Road.”

“The site is within the Conservation Area and the building is identified as a locally listed building, the local list notes the wider terrace as follows:”

“The proposed scheme is considered to offer a reasonable level of amenity for neighbouring and future residents. The proposal is therefore acceptable in accordance with policy CLP14, subject to conditions.”

“CONCLUSION 9.1 Overall, the proposal for a change of use to create a house of multiple of occupancy at the property is considered to be acceptable in accordance with the policies of the Local Plan as set out above subject to the recommended conditions. RECOMMENDATION”

“Environmental Health No objection, subject to working hours…”

“Strategic Planning Principle acceptable, but acceptable levels of amenity levels required to be checked.”

“Representations 9 comments received by local residents. All objections on the grounds of: - Car parking - Traffic and highway safety - Overdevelopment of HMOs - Increase in anti-social behaviour - House values - Impact to quality of life - Increased noise - Loss of family homes - Entrance off Clarence Road also for 3 other businesses, changing the rear yard into an amenity area could lead to a highway safety issue. - Not all land shown on plans is owned by the applicant…”

“The Committee considered the report and recommendations within it and Councillors noted the plans for parking and the bringing of a locally listed building back into use.”

“It was moved by Councillor Caulfield and seconded by Councillor Thompson that the officer recommendation be upheld.”

“That the officer recommendation be upheld, and the application be GRANTED subject to the conditions outlined in the Officer’s report.”

“It was explained that condition 7 would need to be amended to include the word ‘not’ and therefore the amended condition would read as follows:”

“The hereby approved dwelling shall not be occupied until the optional requirement for water consumption (110 litres use per person per day) in Part G of the Building Regulations has been complied with for that dwelling”.”