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Dismissed8 February 20243323312

51 Grosvenor Road , Liverpool, L15 0EY

Planning appeal 3323312 at 51 Grosvenor Road , Liverpool, L15 0EY (Liverpool City Council) was dismissed on 8 February 2024 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the development would provide satisfactory accommodation for its future occupants, with regard to internal space standards, outlook and privacy.

Change of use from a single C3 Use Class dwelling house to form two C3 Use Class apartments

Authority
Liverpool City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Rafiq F
Postcode
L15 0EY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the development would provide satisfactory accommodation for its future occupants, with regard to internal space standards, outlook and privacy
  • whether the proposal would make adequate provision for tree planting
  • whether the development would result in the unacceptable loss of a family dwelling
  • the effect of the development on the character of the area with particular regard to the mix and balance of housing
  • whether the design of the development would be accessible to a range of users

What decided it

The failure to meet internal space standards for floor-to-ceiling heights and the absence of a secured commuted sum for off-site tree planting provision outweighed the benefits of restoring a vacant property and contributing to housing mix.

The benefits of restoring a long-vacant derelict property and adding variety to the housing mix were outweighed by the harm arising from sub-standard internal accommodation and inadequate tree planting provision

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H10Policy H3Policy GI8Policy H12
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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