Planning appeal decision
18 Burrell Close, Prenton, CH42 8QE
Planning appeal 3284366 at 18 Burrell Close, Prenton, CH42 8QE (Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 January 2022 by Inspector Winnard K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of Nos 1a and 3 Burrell Road, with particular reference to outlook.
a vertical extension to existing dwelling and addition of timber decked terrace with glazed balustrade
- Authority
- Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Winnard K
- Postcode
- CH42 8QE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of Nos 1a and 3 Burrell Road, with particular reference to outlook
What decided it
The proposal would result in unacceptable harm to the living conditions of the occupiers of Nos 1a and 3 Burrell Road through a significant worsening of outlook caused by the increased mass and height of the extension appearing as a large blank wall close to their rear boundaries.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HS11 of the Wirral Unitary Development Plan
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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