Planning appeal decision
23 Primrose Road, Liverpool, L18 2HE
Planning appeal 3314627 at 23 Primrose Road, Liverpool, L18 2HE (Liverpool City Council) was allowed on 25 April 2023 by Inspector Colebourne S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at 25 Primrose Road in terms of outlook.
The construction of a powder coated, lightweight aluminium outbuilding Pergola structure, complete with adjustable roof solar shading, laminated and toughened glass sliding door and adjustable privacy blinds, to form a therapeutic break out zone within the garden and dwelling area
- Authority
- Liverpool City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Colebourne S
- Postcode
- L18 2HE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at 25 Primrose Road in terms of outlook.
What decided it
The pergola's roof, blinds and patio doors create an unduly overbearing and visually intrusive impact on the outlook from the neighbouring property's rear habitable room window and garden, causing significant harm to living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H7Policy H8Policy UD2
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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