Planning appeal decision
89-91 Walton Vale, Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 4RQ
Planning appeal 3341563 at 89-91 Walton Vale, Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 4RQ (Liverpool City Council) was dismissed on 22 July 2024 by Inspector Hughes L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that varying the opening hours of the bar would have on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.
Variation of condition 2 to extend opening hours of licensed bar from 08.00am-11.30pm to 08.00am-12.30am
- Authority
- Liverpool City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Hughes L
- Postcode
- L9 4RQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect that varying the opening hours of the bar would have on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
What decided it
The proximity of the bar to neighbouring residential properties and the likelihood that extended opening hours would cause noise and disturbance during early morning hours when residents expect peace and quiet, contrary to policy SP4.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP4
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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