Planning appeal decision
Inglewood, 6 Thirlmere Road , Hightown, Liverpool, Merseyside, L38 3RQ
Planning appeal 3324853 at Inglewood, 6 Thirlmere Road , Hightown, Liverpool, Merseyside, L38 3RQ (Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 21 September 2023 by Inspector Whalley J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The likely effect of the proposed 2 storey side extension on the appearance of the street scene.
Erection of a two-storey extension to the side with a rear first floor balcony and alterations to the rear of the dwellinghouse following demolition of existing detached garage
- Authority
- Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Whalley J
- Postcode
- L38 3RQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The likely effect of the proposed 2 storey side extension on the appearance of the street scene
What decided it
The scale and massing of the proposed side extension would be disproportionate and overbearing, adversely affecting the open housing layout appearance of Thirlmere Road and conflicting with local design policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 134
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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