Planning appeal decision
16 Atherton Drive, Woodchurch, Wirral, CH49 8HD
Planning appeal 3324667 at 16 Atherton Drive, Woodchurch, Wirral, CH49 8HD (Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 26 September 2023 by Inspector Benson E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the size, design and location of the proposed garage would harm the character and appearance of the appeal property and the wider street-scene.
proposed garage, hardstanding and bay window alterations
- Authority
- Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Benson E
- Postcode
- CH49 8HD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the size, design and location of the proposed garage would harm the character and appearance of the appeal property and the wider street-scene
What decided it
The size, design and location of the garage would harm the character and appearance of the appeal property and wider street-scene, failing to comply with Policy HS11 and Policy WD5 which require extensions to be subordinate to and complement the character of the original dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HS11Policy WD5SPG 11
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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