Planning appeal decision
9 Argarmeols Road, Formby, Liverpool, L37 7BU
Planning appeal 3284311 at 9 Argarmeols Road, Formby, Liverpool, L37 7BU (Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 April 2022 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the area.
described on the application form as ‘alterations to existing boundary wall to frontage
- Authority
- Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ollerenshaw M
- Postcode
- L37 7BU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The solid fence panels would create a stark and dominant barrier that is at odds with the prevailing open character of the area and the established street scene, contrary to Policy EQ2 and NPPF paragraph 130.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EQ2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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