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Notice upheld19 July 20243339479

43 Granville Park West, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 5HS

Planning appeal 3339479 at 43 Granville Park West, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 5HS (West Lancashire District Council) was dismissed on 19 July 2024 by Inspector Hartley D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development has preserved or enhanced the character or appearance of the Granville Park Conservation Area.

the erection of a fence, pillars, and gates along the front boundary of the site resulting in harm to the character and appearance of Granville Park Conservation area

Authority
West Lancashire District Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
Hartley D
Postcode
L39 5HS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the development has preserved or enhanced the character or appearance of the Granville Park Conservation Area

What decided it

The development fails to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Granville Park Conservation Area due to its solid, dominating appearance which conflicts with the understated, green frontage treatments characteristic of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
EN4GN3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 208Paragraph 12Paragraph 16

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