Planning appeal decision
22 Countisbury Drive, Liverpool, L16 0JJ
Planning appeal 3309025 at 22 Countisbury Drive, Liverpool, L16 0JJ (Liverpool City Council) was allowed on 9 March 2023 by Inspector English D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed first-floor side and rear extensions on the living conditions of the occupiers of 20 and 24 Countisbury Drive with particular reference to their outlook, daylight and sunlight.
a two-storey side and rear extension, single storey front and rear extension, and loft conversion with rear dormer
- Authority
- Liverpool City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- English D
- Postcode
- L16 0JJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed first-floor side and rear extensions on the living conditions of the occupiers of 20 and 24 Countisbury Drive with particular reference to their outlook, daylight and sunlight
What decided it
The separation distances and relative positions of the proposed first-floor extensions to neighbouring properties would not result in unacceptable harm to outlook, daylight, sunlight or privacy, thereby complying with Policy H8 of the Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H8 of the Liverpool Local Plan 2013 – 2033 (January 2022)
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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