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Dismissed24 September 20213276976

77 Scarisbrick New Road, Southport, PR8 6LJ

Planning appeal 3276976 at 77 Scarisbrick New Road, Southport, PR8 6LJ (Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 24 September 2021 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupants of No 2A Balfour Road, with particular regard to outlook, sunlight, privacy, light and noise.

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Authority
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Rafiq F
Postcode
PR8 6LJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupants of No 2A Balfour Road, with particular regard to outlook, sunlight, privacy, light and noise

What decided it

The development would unacceptably harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupants of No 2A Balfour Road with particular regard to outlook and sunlight, contrary to Policy HC4 of the Local Plan for Sefton.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HC4 of the Local Plan for Sefton

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