Planning appeal decision
Moor Lane, Crosby, L23 4TW
Planning appeal 3269994 at Moor Lane, Crosby, L23 4TW (Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 20 September 2021 by Inspector Hockenhull H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and public views.
the provision of 6 No. new build semi-detached dwelling houses with associated gardens, car parking and access. Appeal B: Ref: APP/M4320/W/21/3269995 Liverpool Ramblers Football Club, Moor Lane, Thornton, Crosby L23 4TW
- Authority
- Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other Major Developments
- Inspector
- Hockenhull H
- Postcode
- L23 4TW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and public views
What decided it
The appeal site's existing built character and context meant the proposed dwellings would not result in adverse impact on the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EQ2Policy NH5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 57
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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