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Notice varied and upheld10 August 20223293859

77 Scarisbrick New Road, Southport, PR8 6LJ

Planning appeal 3293859 at 77 Scarisbrick New Road, Southport, PR8 6LJ (Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 10 August 2022 by Inspector Moore D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to noise and light pollution.

the construction of an outdoor swimming pool and retractable enclosure which is being used to provide swimming lessons which constitutes a material change of use and is not incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse

Authority
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Householder developments
Inspector
Moore D
Postcode
PR8 6LJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to noise and light pollution

What decided it

The proximity of the swimming pool to the neighbouring property at No 2A Balfour Road and the resulting unacceptable harm to neighbouring living conditions from noise and disturbance arising from the commercial swimming lesson use outweighed the benefits of the development.

What the Inspector cited

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Policy EQ4Policy HC3

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