Planning appeal decision
4 Gressingham Road, Calderstones, Liverpool, L18 6JT
Planning appeal 3330698 at 4 Gressingham Road, Calderstones, Liverpool, L18 6JT (Liverpool City Council) was dismissed on 9 May 2024 by Inspector Berry A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular reference to noise and disturbance.
to use a converted garage for occasional AirBnB short term lettings. This is a change of use application (from existing planning application 19F/3206)
- Authority
- Liverpool City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Berry A
- Postcode
- L18 6JT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular reference to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The increase in activity and comings and goings from short-term lettings would significantly disturb the occupiers of neighbouring properties, particularly No 2 Gressingham Road, due to the annex's location and proximity to shared boundaries.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H7Policy EC4
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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