40-54b Berwick Street, Liverpool, L6 9DZ

Planning appeal 3298912 at 40-54b Berwick Street, Liverpool, L6 9DZ (Liverpool City Council) was dismissed on 17 November 2022 by Inspector Jones D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the development on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties: Nos 56, 58 and 60 Berwick Street with regard to outlook; the existing 2.5 storey block of flats with regard to outlook and light; and 1 Berwick Close with regard to overlooking.

upper extension (2 floors) to create 10 apartments and associated external alterations (including new lift to provide convenient access)

Authority: Liverpool City Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Jones D
Postcode: L6 9DZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The impact of the development on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties: Nos 56, 58 and 60 Berwick Street with regard to outlook; the existing 2.5 storey block of flats with regard to outlook and light; and 1 Berwick Close with regard to overlooking

What decided it

The proposed development would cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through overbearing impact on outlook, loss of light, and overlooking, thereby failing to comply with the prior approval requirements under Schedule 2, Part 20, Class A of the GPDO.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy H7Policy UD7

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