Planning appeal decision
3 Hutton Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8HS
Planning appeal 3342030 at 3 Hutton Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8HS (West Lancashire District Council) was allowed on 7 October 2024 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers, having regard to noise, disturbance and parking.
‘change in use from Class C3 (dwellinghouse) to Class C2 (residential institution).’
- Authority
- West Lancashire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Change of use
- Inspector
- Ollerenshaw M
- Postcode
- WN8 8HS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers, having regard to noise, disturbance and parking
What decided it
The proposal would not significantly harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers as the activity levels and parking requirements would be comparable to a family dwelling, with physical separation and adequate on-site parking provision.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GN3Policy IF2
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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