Planning appeal decision
5 Cunningham Close, Caldy, Wirral, CH48 2JY
Planning appeal 3273546 at 5 Cunningham Close, Caldy, Wirral, CH48 2JY (Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 July 2021 by Inspector McGlone A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the boundary fence on the character and appearance of the area.
to fence in front garden. Small picket fence in natural wood. This is a retrospective application
- Authority
- Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McGlone A
- Postcode
- CH48 2JY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the boundary fence on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The harmful visual impact of the fence on the character and appearance of the area in a prominent location at the road junction, which is not outweighed by the private benefits to the occupant.
the private benefits of security, privacy and containment of dogs did not outweigh the harm to the character and appearance of the area
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GRE1Policy GR5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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