35 Derby Road, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 9UQ

Planning appeal 3276693 at 35 Derby Road, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 9UQ (Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 18 November 2021 by Inspector Caine M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the vitality and viability of Huyton Village Centre, with particular reference to character and appearance.

full planning permission for change of use of the ground floor and first floor at 35 Derby Road from a vacant retail (A1) unit to an Adult Gaming Centre (AGC) (Sui Generis) (SG)

Authority: Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Caine M
Postcode: L36 9UQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the vitality and viability of Huyton Village Centre, with particular reference to character and appearance
Whether the proposal would cause harm to the health and well-being of the local population

What decided it

The materially harmful effect on the vitality and viability of Huyton Village Centre through the creation of a blocked and inactive shopfront on a prominent corner location, which would conflict with development plan policies seeking to enhance the character and viability of the centre.

The absence of adverse impact on health and well-being was significantly outweighed by the harm identified to the vitality and viability of Huyton Village Centre with particular regard to its character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Saved UDP Policy S2Core Strategy Policy CS6Core Strategy Policy CS2Policy HV3 of SPD1SPD2

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