Planning appeal decision
Becca's Bites, 72 Moor Lane, Thornton, Liverpool, L23 4TW
Planning appeal 3327849 at Becca's Bites, 72 Moor Lane, Thornton, Liverpool, L23 4TW (Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 19 February 2024 by Inspector Clark J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposals on the living conditions of nearby occupiers with particular regard to noise and disturbance.
the change of use of the rear part of the ground floor of the premises to a coffee shop incorporating a single storey extension to the rear without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref DC/2018/00148, dated 9 March 2018
- Authority
- Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Change of use
- Inspector
- Clark J
- Postcode
- L23 4TW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposals on the living conditions of nearby occupiers with particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The close proximity of residential dwellings and gardens to the appeal site means it is very likely there would be unacceptable noise and disturbance from both the outdoor seating area and extended opening hours, which cannot be adequately mitigated by management plans or temporary permissions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC3Policy EQ10
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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