Lathom Club, Lathom Avenue, Seaforth, L21 1EB

Planning appeal 3276681 at Lathom Club, Lathom Avenue, Seaforth, L21 1EB (Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 24 November 2021 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would provide for a satisfactory standard of accommodation for its future occupiers with particular regard to air quality.

an ‘outline planning application for the erection of a two storey block of up to 12 flats with associated parking following demolition of The Lathom and adjacent garages

Authority: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Rafiq F
Postcode: L21 1EB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would provide for a satisfactory standard of accommodation for its future occupiers with particular regard to air quality

What decided it

The modelling provided by the appellant demonstrated that NO2 levels at the proposed building façade would be at or below the national standard, and mechanical ventilation with openable windows secured by condition would provide satisfactory accommodation for future occupiers with regard to air quality.

The harm caused to the non-designated heritage asset of low significance was outweighed by the benefits of the proposal, including making a modest contribution to local housing need.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy EQ4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130

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