Planning appeal decision
1 Oulton Close, Lydiate, Sefton, L31 4JX
Planning appeal 3323991 at 1 Oulton Close, Lydiate, Sefton, L31 4JX (Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 10 August 2023 by Inspector Eggleton P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area.
a small extension to existing rear extension to enable reorganisation of internal space to re-orientate the dwelling to the garden, including internal work
- Authority
- Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Eggleton P
- Postcode
- L31 4JX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect on the living conditions of the residents of 15 Cadwell Road with regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposal would not result in unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring residents or to the character and appearance of the area, and complies with the relevant development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC4House Extensions 2018
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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