Planning appeal decision
Former Select Scaffolds Ltd Site, Land Rear of No. 2 Warbreck Avenue, Liverpool, L9 4RL
Planning appeal 3287352 at Former Select Scaffolds Ltd Site, Land Rear of No. 2 Warbreck Avenue, Liverpool, L9 4RL (Liverpool City Council) was dismissed on 12 July 2022 by Inspector Watson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
to erect part 3 storey, part 4 storey block comprising 17no. flats and 2no. townhouses and one 2.5 storey structure comprising bin store
- Authority
- Liverpool City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Watson S
- Postcode
- L9 4RL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- Effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring and future occupiers
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance and living conditions of both neighbouring and future occupiers, cumulatively outweighing the moderate benefits of housing delivery on previously developed land.
The moderate benefits of 19 new dwellings on previously developed land with good access to facilities and transport, and small economic benefits, were outweighed by the significant cumulative harm to character and appearance and the living conditions of neighbouring and future occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy UD1Policy UD2Policy UD5Policy H13Policy H7Policy H12Policy H1Policy H3Policy R1Policy UD4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 75
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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