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Allowed6 April 20233296884

47 Argyle Street, Birkenhead, CH41 6AB

Planning appeal 3296884 at 47 Argyle Street, Birkenhead, CH41 6AB (Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 6 April 2023 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the use of the appeal site as a car park and the associated works on the character and appearance of the Hamilton Square Conservation Area.

the use of the site as a pay and display/contract permit car park for a temporary period of 5 years with associated works including fencing and lighting/CCTV column

Authority
Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Cryan M
Postcode
CH41 6AB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the use of the appeal site as a car park and the associated works on the character and appearance of the Hamilton Square Conservation Area
  • Whether or not the proposal would promote the use of the private car in preference to other, more sustainable, modes of transport

What decided it

The temporary nature of the permission for 5 years, which would limit harm to the Conservation Area and allow reconsideration of permanent redevelopment, was found to be a significant material consideration that justified a decision other than in accordance with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Saved Policy CH2Saved Policy CH5Saved Policy TR9
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 189Paragraph 200Paragraph 202

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