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Notice upheld5 February 20253345718

Units 5 and 5a Salisbury Street (Known Locally As Flat 2A & 2B), Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6PJ

Planning appeal 3345718 at Units 5 and 5a Salisbury Street (Known Locally As Flat 2A & 2B), Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6PJ (Halton Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 February 2025 by Inspector Hartley D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of existing and future occupiers of the flats in respect of internal and external space, outlook, light and ventilation.

proposed division of one flat into two flats on ground floor

Authority
Halton Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Hartley D
Postcode
WA8 6PJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of existing and future occupiers of the flats in respect of internal and external space, outlook, light and ventilation
  • Whether suitable on-site space would be available for the storage of waste/recycling facilities and bicycles

What decided it

The material harm to living conditions of future occupiers in respect of internal and external space, outlook, and light, which cannot be overcome by conditions and are not outweighed by the limited benefits of providing one additional flat.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy GR2Policy C2Policy C1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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