Planning appeal decision
144 Deyes Lane, Maghull, Liverpool, L31 6DW
Planning appeal 3301638 at 144 Deyes Lane, Maghull, Liverpool, L31 6DW (Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 March 2023 by Inspector Whitfield J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the LPA's decision to refuse to issue a certificate of lawful use or development was well-founded.
proposed change of use from dwellinghouse (C3) to a residential children’s care home (C2)
- Authority
- Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Change of use
- Inspector
- Whitfield J
- Postcode
- L31 6DW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the LPA's decision to refuse to issue a certificate of lawful use or development was well-founded
What decided it
The material change in the character of use resulting from the rotation of care staff, potential agency visitors, and possible turnover of resident children would create a significantly different pattern of occupation and comings and goings compared to a single household dwelling.
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