The Farmers Arms, Kirby, L33 1XD

Planning appeal 3293572 at The Farmers Arms, Kirby, L33 1XD (Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 7 October 2022 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring residential properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.

the change of use of the ground floor of the premises from a mixed sui generis use (public house & hot food take-away) to use retail convenience (Use Class E), the erection of a 2m high close board fence and gates, along with the reinstatement of car parking at the site

Authority: Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Change of use
Inspector: Rafferty C
Postcode: L33 1XD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring residential properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
crime and anti-social behaviour

What decided it

The significant adverse effect on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with regard to noise and disturbance from increased activity throughout the day outweighed the benefits of crime reduction and local retail provision.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SD1Policy CS2Policy CS19Policy H5Policy ENV2Policy CS12Policy DQ2

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