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Dismissed12 July 20223297525

14 Guernsey Road, Widnes, WA8 3YH

Planning appeal 3297525 at 14 Guernsey Road, Widnes, WA8 3YH (Halton Borough Council) was dismissed on 12 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.

erection of a 1.2 metre high fence to the left of the front of the property between number 12 and 14

Authority
Halton Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
McGlone A
Postcode
WA8 3YH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed fence would harm the character and appearance of the area by introducing built form that detracts from the established open plan character, and this harm cannot be overcome by conditions or other considerations.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy GR1Policy GR2Policy GR3

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