Planning appeal decision
Land Adjacent to 6 Woodland Road, Woodland Road, Liverpool, L4 8SS
Planning appeal 3307738 at Land Adjacent to 6 Woodland Road, Woodland Road, Liverpool, L4 8SS (Liverpool City Council) was allowed on 6 March 2023 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with regard to outlook, sunlight, noise and disturbance.
the erection of a two-storey, four bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (C4) with associated landscaping
- Authority
- Liverpool City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rafiq F
- Postcode
- L4 8SS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with regard to outlook, sunlight, noise and disturbance
What decided it
The separation distance of 11.3m to 13.8m, combined with the lower height of the proposed building relative to the existing neighbouring building and the angled relationship to the terrace, ensures no unacceptable impacts on neighbouring outlook and sunlight, and the proposal accords with the dense character of the surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H7Policy H13
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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