Two large HMOs at 86 Temple Road, Oxford

“Proposal Demolition of existing garage, existing rear extension and conservatory. Subdivision of existing dwellinghouse to create 2 x 7 bed large houses in multiple occupation (Sui Generis). Erection or a two-storey side and rear extension. Erection of a single storey front extension. Alterations to roof and insertion of 5no. rooflights in association with a loft conversion. Alterations to fenestration. Provision of bin, cycle storage and private amenity space.”

“The site is located in Temple Cowley on a corner plot on the corner of Temple Road, Junction Road and Salegate Lane, see figure 1 below. The site is elevated above the part of Temple Road to the side of the plot and is prominent in the street scene.”

“The site is in a highly sustainable location with good public transport into and out of the city, accessible for Cowley District Centre and within Temple Cowley Controlled Parking Zone. To the side of the plot are several conifer trees, with deciduous trees further back in the plot. The existing house appears to have been constructed in the 1940’s before the advent of the modern planning system.”

“89/00614/NFH - Two storey side extension incorporating canopy over front entrance (Amended Plans). PER 18th August 1989.”

“98/00570/NFH - Erection of conservatory to rear/side elevation. PER 22nd May 1998.”

“EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2.1. This report considers the development of the site to extend the existing house and subdivide to provide two dwelling houses and to change the use from Use Class C3 dwelling houses to Sui Generis large Houses in Multiple Occupation. The development would make the best and most efficient use of the site and provide a high quality and sustainable development. The principle of the use on this site in this location is acceptable.”

“In terms of impact on residential amenity, there would be no detrimental loss of privacy from overlooking to neighbours. The development would not have a detrimental overbearing impact on adjacent residential properties. In respect of sunlight, daylight and overshadowing, the development demonstrates compliance with the 45 / 25 degree guidance of the Oxford Local Plan 2036. Public amenity afforded by existing trees would be maintained.”

“Officer response 9.4. The points raised are dealt with later in the report. PLANNING MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS 10.1. Officers consider the determining issues to be: a) Design and Heritage b) HMO Density c) Facilities and amenities d) Residential amenity e) Landscape and Trees f) Biodiversity g) Flooding and drainage h) Car parking…”

“The Committee asked questions about the details of the application which were responded to by the officer and the applicant.”

“On being proposed, seconded, and put to the vote, the Committee agreed with the officer’s recommendation to approve the application for the reasons listed in the report together with the additional condition to secure details of proposed bin and cycle stores.”