Planning appeal decision
Vacant Land to the Rear of 9 & 10 Copse Grove , Irby Wirral , England, CH61 4YP
Planning appeal 3273784 at Vacant Land to the Rear of 9 & 10 Copse Grove , Irby Wirral , England, CH61 4YP (Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 15 September 2021 by Inspector Ellison H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the construction of 2 No detached houses with associated free-standing garages
- Authority
- Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Ellison H
- Postcode
- CH61 4YD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The loss of existing trees and vegetation and the resulting urbanisation of the site would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the area that outweighs the limited benefits of providing two additional homes.
The limited social and economic benefits of two additional homes were outweighed by the significant harm to the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GRE1 of the Wirral Unitary Development Plan (including minerals and waste policies), Written Statement, (February 2000)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 131
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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