21 The Spires, Eccleston, St Helens, WA10 5GA

Planning appeal 3325867 at 21 The Spires, Eccleston, St Helens, WA10 5GA (St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 4 October 2023 by Inspector Morgan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

described on the application form as ‘single storey rear extension to form new open plan living, with first floor extension over garage to provide new office/utility at ground floor and bathroom and bedroom with en-suite and dresser at first floor

Authority: St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Morgan R
Postcode: WA10 5GA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of 23-27 The Spires, with particular regard to outlook and overshadowing

What decided it

The first floor front extension would appear out of scale and not subservient to the main dwelling, with inappropriate materials and fenestration for the street character, and would create an overbearing impact on neighbouring properties' outlook, whereas the single storey rear extension would be acceptable and compliant with policy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LPD04Householder Development Supplementary Planning Document 2011

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