Two HMOs at Sams, 3 294 Moor Road, Chorley

“Proposal: Change of use from public house with living accommodation, to a 6 bed/8 person House in Multiple Occupation at ground floor and a 6 bed/6 person House in Multiple Occupation at first floor.”

“Permission is sought to change the use of the property from a public house with living accommodation, to a 6 bed/8 person House in Multiple Occupation at ground floor and a 6 bed/6 person House in Multiple Occupation at first floor. Parking would be provided in the rear yard and cycle parking on the ground floor. The ground and first floor would have separate entrances.”

“The application relates to an end terraced property, most recently used as a public house with accommodation above, located on Moor Road within the settlement area of Chorley, as defined by the Chorley Local Plan 2012-2026.”

“The surrounding area is characterised by predominantly residential development comprising a mixture of terraced properties and bungalows with Southlands High School and associated playing fields located to the east.”

“RELEVANT HISTORY OF THE SITE Ref: 17/00101/FUL Decision: PERFPP Decision Date: April 2017 Description: Single storey rear extension and new external steel staircase…”

“Ref: 86/00446/ADV Decision: PERFPP Decision Date: August 1986 Description: Display of illuminated signs…”

“After careful consideration, it was proposed by Councillor Chris Snow, seconded by Councillor Craige Southern and subsequently resolved (10:0:1) that the decision be deferred to allow for a site visit and to obtain further information from the applicant regarding how long the property has been closed for under the previous use as a public house.”