11 Ash Close, Ormskirk, L39 3PB

Planning appeal 3276145 at 11 Ash Close, Ormskirk, L39 3PB (West Lancashire District Council) was allowed on 28 September 2021 by Inspector Caine M, 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 demolition of a single garage and the erection of a dormer bungalow following the sub-division of the garden of no. 11 Ash Close, reconfiguration of access and parking (for both the existing and proposed dwellings), and associated hard and soft landscaping (including new boundary treatment)

Authority: West Lancashire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Caine M
Postcode: L39 3PB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
The living conditions of the residents of 9 and 11 Beechwood Drive and 9 Ash Close with particular regard to outlook

What decided it

The substantial separation distances between the proposed dwelling and neighbouring properties, combined with its appropriate scale and design relative to the established character of the area, meant that neither character and appearance nor living conditions would be unacceptably harmed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy GN3 of the West Lancashire Local Plan 2012-2027 Development Plan Document 2013Local Plan Policy RS1

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