24 Grange Terrace, Wavertree, Liverpool, Merseyside, L15 8HA

Planning appeal 3351407 at 24 Grange Terrace, Wavertree, Liverpool, Merseyside, L15 8HA (Liverpool City Council) was allowed on 27 March 2025 by Inspector Senior H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character of the area with particular regard to the retention of family housing.

The works include the change of use of a 2-storey dwelling into two separate flats, ground and first floor. Standard refurbishment works include strip out and replacement of kitchens and bathrooms and alteration to internal partitions and removal of an internal staircase. External alterations include removal of existing door entrances and windows and the installation of new windows. Additionally, external works including fencing relocation, new access gates and creation of new car parking spaces is proposed”

Authority: Liverpool City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Senior H
Postcode: L15 8HA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character of the area with particular regard to the retention of family housing
whether the proposal would secure an appropriate contribution towards the provision of trees

What decided it

The building's location and access arrangements through the sheltered accommodation car park render it unsuitable for family dwelling use, so the conversion does not result in loss of a dwelling suitable for family occupation under Policy H10.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy H10Policy GI8

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