Planning appeal decision
10 Rowton Close, Oxton, CH43 2GN
Planning appeal 3312388 at 10 Rowton Close, Oxton, CH43 2GN (Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 29 March 2023 by Inspector Townend K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed first floor side extension on the character and appearance of the existing property and the surrounding area.
Extensions to the side and rear of an existing dwelling
- Authority
- Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Townend K
- Postcode
- CH43 2GN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed first floor side extension on the character and appearance of the existing property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed side extension, although not complying with all SPG criteria, would accord with the general aims of Policy HS11 in maintaining character and appearance and not dominating the existing dwelling, and would not have a harmful effect on the character and appearance of the property or surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HS11 of the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, Wirral Unitary Development Plan Written Statement, 2000Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council Supplementary Planning Guidance, House Extensions, 2004
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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