102 The Serpentine North, Liverpool, L23 6TJ

Planning appeal 3307412 at 102 The Serpentine North, Liverpool, L23 6TJ (Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 3 March 2023 by Inspector English D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character or appearance of the Conservation Area and its effect on the significance of this designated heritage asset.

the erection of a two-storey extension to one side, a part two storey/part single storey extension to the opposite side, a two-storey extension to the rear, single storey extensions to the front and rear of the dwellinghouse, a roof terrace and partial conversion of the existing garages

Authority: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: other · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Unknown
Inspector: English D
Postcode: L23 6TJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character or appearance of the Conservation Area and its effect on the significance of this designated heritage asset

What decided it

The proposed development would fail to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area and would cause less than substantial harm to its significance as a designated heritage asset, conflicting with Policy HC4 1.b of the Local Plan and NPPF policies on conservation of the historic environment.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HC4 1.bSefton Council House Extensions Supplementary Planning Document (June 2018)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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