A planning appeal to convert 4 Lime Grove into three dwellings has been dismissed by a government planning inspector.

In May 2012 an application was made to BathNES Council to convert the student HMO at 4 Lime Grove into two maisonettes and a third flat. The application, 12/01925/FUL is still online here. The Council refused the application because the necessary rear extension would harm the quality of life of the neighbours.

Local Lib Dem councillor David Martin shared this concern and asked that the matter be brought to a planning committee is permission was recomended. Fortunately this was not necessary.

The planning inspector agreed with the council and dismissed the appeal against refusal. His report is online here.