The Stirrup, Arrowe Park Road, Woodchurch, CH49 5PB

a new development of three and two storey apartment block for retirement living/extra care, comprising of 46 no. bed flats with associated facilities

Authority: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Hitchcock R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the locality

What decided it

The significant adverse impact on character and appearance, afforded substantial weight, substantially and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery and economic activity.

The significant adverse impact on character and appearance substantially and demonstrably outweighed the significant benefits of housing delivery and moderate benefits of economic activity and effective land use, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.

Framework references: 11, 8

Plan policies cited: Policy HS4

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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