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Notice varied and upheld16 July 20243335692

66, Elm Road, Seaforth, Liverpool, L21 1BL

Planning appeal 3335692 at 66, Elm Road, Seaforth, Liverpool, L21 1BL (Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 16 July 2024 by Inspector Whalley J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether planning permission should be granted on ground (a) for the retention of the use as a children's residential home.

Change of use from house in multiple occupation (HMO) (sui generis) to children's residential home (Use Class C2)

Authority
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Change of use
Inspector
Whalley J
Postcode
L21 1BL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether planning permission should be granted on ground (a) for the retention of the use as a children's residential home
  • Whether the enforcement notice is appropriately framed on ground (f)
  • Whether more time should be granted for compliance on ground (g)

What decided it

The probable harmful effect on neighbouring amenity from the 24-hour caring regime, potential disruptive behaviour of vulnerable children, and inadequate private outdoor space at the property in close proximity to neighbouring residential properties.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HC3 Part 2a and b

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