Planning appeal decision
61 Derby Lane , Widnes, WA8 9LG
Planning appeal 3300096 at 61 Derby Lane , Widnes, WA8 9LG (Halton Borough Council) was allowed on 1 November 2022 by Inspector Moulton E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal makes adequate provision for off-road parking and the effect of any lack of provision on highway safety.
full planning permission to change use from Care Home (C2) to 3 no. self contained HMO's (sui generis) with associated infill extension, lay out of car park and landscaping
- Authority
- Halton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Moulton E
- Postcode
- WA8 9LG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal makes adequate provision for off-road parking and the effect of any lack of provision on highway safety
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to overlooking and noise
What decided it
The site's accessible location with good public transport access and the provision of bicycle storage meant that the modest shortfall in on-site parking would not lead to unacceptable highway safety impacts, and the proposed conditions adequately safeguarded neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP Policy GR1Design of New Residential Development Supplementary Planning Document 2009
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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