Planning appeal decision
14 Heath Hey, Liverpool, L25 4TJ
Planning appeal 3291047 at 14 Heath Hey, Liverpool, L25 4TJ (Liverpool City Council) was dismissed on 6 July 2022 by Inspector McGlone A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
to demolish existing bungalow and creation of 1no. two storey replacement dwelling
- Authority
- Liverpool City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- McGlone A
- Postcode
- L25 4TJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring occupants, particularly those at 12 Heath Hey, with regards to outlook, privacy and overshadowing
- Highway safety, having regard to the proposed car parking arrangement
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and to the living conditions of neighbouring occupants at No. 12 Heath Hey outweighed the modest benefits of efficient site use and modern living arrangements.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LLP Policy UD1LLP Policy UD2LLP Policy UD4LLP Policy UD5LLP Policy H7LLP Policy H12LLP Policy TP8SPG 10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 124Paragraph 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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