Planning appeal decision
9 Windermere Avenue, Halton, Widnes, WA8 9LN
Planning appeal 3328141 at 9 Windermere Avenue, Halton, Widnes, WA8 9LN (Halton Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 November 2023 by Inspector Dale A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the dwelling and its surroundings.
described on the application form as “Alterations and extensions including demolition and removal of existing detached garage” but more precisely on the Council’s
- Authority
- Halton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Dale A
- Postcode
- WA8 9LN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the dwelling and its surroundings
- The effects upon the amenities and living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at 7 Windermere Avenue with regard to the potential for any overbearing effects on outlook and any loss of daylight
What decided it
The proposed development would cause significant harm to both the character and appearance of the host property and its surroundings, and to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through overbearing effects and loss of daylight, in conflict with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GR1Policy RD3Policy CS(R)18Policy GR2
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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