3 Sunnyside, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 6RL

Planning appeal 3331560 at 3 Sunnyside, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 6RL (West Lancashire District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 24 October 2025 by Inspector Taylor K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.

without planning permission, the erection to the rear of the property known as No.3 Sunnyside ('the original property') situated within the Land of a part two-storey/part single storey extension building (‘the Extension’)

Authority: West Lancashire District Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Taylor K
Postcode: L39 6RL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
the effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupants with regard to outlook, and loss of light

What decided it

The development's excessive scale, projection, height and massing create unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupants that cannot be justified or overcome by any alternative scheme.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy GN3 of the West Lancashire Local Plan 2012-2027 DPD, 2013

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