Planning appeal decision
28 Eric Road, Wallasey, Merseyside , CH44 5RQ
Planning appeal 3324533 at 28 Eric Road, Wallasey, Merseyside , CH44 5RQ (Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 September 2023 by Inspector Benson E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the height, siting and materials of the gates are appropriate to the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
the erection of wooden gates and adjoining fence within an access entryway at the rear of this address
- Authority
- Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Benson E
- Postcode
- CH44 5RQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the height, siting and materials of the gates are appropriate to the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The height, siting and materials of the gates create an intrusive and unduly prominent structure that is out of keeping with the street scene and harms the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GR5 Landscaping and New Development
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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