Planning appeal decision
72 Granville Park, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 5DX
Planning appeal 3304068 at 72 Granville Park, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 5DX (West Lancashire District Council) was dismissed on 27 March 2023 by Inspector Clark J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the host dwelling and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Granville Park Conservation Area.
demolition of existing garage, internal remodelling and proposed extension to the side and rear of 72 Granville Park. Existing vehicular access to the site – currently via Winifred Lane – proposed to be relocated to enter via Granville Park
- Authority
- West Lancashire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Clark J
- Postcode
- L39 5DX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the host dwelling and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Granville Park Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would cause less than substantial harm to the significance of the Granville Park Conservation Area as a designated heritage asset, with no public benefits to outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- ENV4GN3
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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