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Allowed4 September 20233315561

West Lodge, Mercer Court, Liverpool, L31 4LF

Planning appeal 3315561 at West Lodge, Mercer Court, Liverpool, L31 4LF (West Lancashire District Council) was allowed on 4 September 2023 by Inspector Caine M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of Upper Gore Farmhouse, a Grade II listed building.

the demolition of building and erection of a bungalow

Authority
West Lancashire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Caine M
Postcode
L31 4LF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of Upper Gore Farmhouse, a Grade II listed building
  • The effect of the development on the natural environment, with particular regard to the presence of the protected species of water voles and their habitat

What decided it

The replacement of an unremarkable existing building with a well-designed bungalow incorporating local materials and a sedum roof, combined with adequate protection for water voles through conditions, meant the proposal would preserve the character and appearance of the area and not harm protected species.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EN4Policy EN2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 56

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