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Proposed change of use from Use Class 3 (single-family dwelling) to Use Class 4 (House in Multiple Occupation), to accommodate 3 to 6 unrelated individuals sharing the property.The proposed change will not involve any major structural alterations. Internally, the existing lounge will be repurposed as a fourth bedroom, and a toilet will be installed beneath the staircase by converting the current coat closet, to better support the needs of the occupants.

16 Norwich Avenue Chadderton Oldham OL9 0BA

DecidedReference: CEA/354813/25Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Cert of Lawful Use/Operation - Proposed
Received
17 Jul 2025
Validated
17 Jul 2025
Determination deadline
11 Sept 2025
Local authority
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council

Application overview

Proposed change of use from Use Class 3 (single-family dwelling) to Use Class 4 (House in Multiple Occupation), to accommodate 3 to 6 unrelated individuals sharing the property.The proposed change will not involve any major structural alterations. Internally, the existing lounge will be repurposed as a fourth bedroom, and a toilet will be installed beneath the staircase by converting the current coat closet, to better support the needs of the occupants.

Proposal details

Reference
CEA/354813/25
Alternative references
PP-14181404
Ward
Chadderton North

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16 Norwich Avenue Chadderton Oldham OL9 0BA

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DocumentPublishedAction
OFFICER REPORTReport · PDF10 Sept 2025View
DECISION NOTICE GTD CERT LAWFUL U/O PROPDecision · PDF10 Sept 2025View
APPLICATIONFORMREDACTEDApplication Form · PDF16 Jul 2025View
LOCATIONPLANThe location plan · PDF16 Jul 2025View
PROPOSED FLOOR PLANSPlans16 Jul 2025View

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DECISION NOTICE GTD CERT LAWFUL U/O PROP
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