Planning appeal decision
82 Winifred Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 5DL
Planning appeal 3299966 at 82 Winifred Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 5DL (West Lancashire District Council) was dismissed on 25 August 2022 by Inspector Unwin N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed front boundary wall and gates on the character of the area.
‘flat roof with lantern covered patio area to rear, new Juliet balconies to rear openings, front boundary wall and gates’
- Authority
- West Lancashire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Unwin N
- Postcode
- L39 5DL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed front boundary wall and gates on the character of the area
What decided it
The substantial and prominent nature of the proposed front boundary wall and gates would result in an unacceptable impact on the open and spacious character of the street scene, conflicting with Policy GN3 and the Design Guide.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GN3West Lancashire District Council Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (2008)
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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