Planning appeal decision
32 Cypress Avenue, Widnes, WA8 6SP
Planning appeal 3334608 at 32 Cypress Avenue, Widnes, WA8 6SP (Halton Borough Council) was allowed on 18 April 2024 by Inspector Hobbs J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
a two storey rear extension
- Authority
- Halton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hobbs J
- Postcode
- WA8 6SP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of occupants of 30 Cypress Avenue, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposal would not have a harmful effect on either the character and appearance of the area or the living conditions of neighbouring occupants, particularly regarding outlook, and therefore complies with the relevant local plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GR1Policy GR2Policy RD3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
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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