®Planning appeal decision
54-56 Kensington, Liverpool, L7 8XB
Planning appeal 3323143 at 54-56 Kensington, Liverpool, L7 8XB (Liverpool City Council) was dismissed on 12 February 2024 by Inspector Townend K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Kensington Field Conservation Area.
change of use of the properties from Houses in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) to Houses in Multiple Occupation (Use Class Sui Generis) to form two 8 bedroom HMOs and to retain dormer extensions to the rear, rooflights to the front, replacement windows, and to reinstate original features and enhancements to the front elevations
- Authority
- Liverpool City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Townend K
- Postcode
- L7 8XB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Kensington Field Conservation Area
- Whether the proposed development would provide appropriate living conditions for the existing and future occupiers of the properties, with regard to internal living space, outlook, and noise
- The suitability of the proposed development, having regard to the development plan's approach to the provision of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the Kensington Field Conservation Area caused by the proposed rear dormer extensions, which would not be outweighed by the public benefits of the front elevation enhancements.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HD1Policy H7Policy H8Policy H10Policy H11
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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