Planning appeal decision
Land To The Rear Of 84 And 86 New Street, Halsall, L39 8RS
Planning appeal 3331448 at Land To The Rear Of 84 And 86 New Street, Halsall, L39 8RS (West Lancashire District Council) was dismissed on 15 March 2024 by Inspector Caine M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Halsall Conservation Area.
Erection of a one and a half storey high detached house on land to the rear of 86 New Street, Halsall
- Authority
- West Lancashire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Caine M
- Postcode
- L39 8RS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Halsall Conservation Area
What decided it
The backland location and increased density would significantly erode the spaciousness and layout characteristic of the Conservation Area, causing less than substantial harm that cannot be justified by any public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- GN3EN4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208
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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