Planning appeal decision
20 Hartington Road, Toxteth, Liverpool, L8 0SG
Planning appeal 3338530 at 20 Hartington Road, Toxteth, Liverpool, L8 0SG (Liverpool City Council) was dismissed on 18 June 2024 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the street scene and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Toxteth Park and Avenues Conservation Area.
to convert 8no bed HMO into 9no. bed HMO with alterations to the rear and erection of dormer
- Authority
- Liverpool City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Smith J
- Postcode
- L8 0SG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the street scene and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Toxteth Park and Avenues Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the Conservation Area through an incongruous and prominent dormer extension, and the limited public benefits do not outweigh this harm to a designated heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy UD7Policy UD1Policy HD1Policy H8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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