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Notice upheld19 February 20263354844

8 Hastings Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 2LS

Planning appeal 3354844 at 8 Hastings Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 2LS (Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 19 February 2026 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring dwelling, 6 Hastings Road, with particular regard to privacy.

without planning permission, the erection of a balustrade to the perimeter of the roof of the flat roof single storey extension which adjoins the neighbouring property at 6 Hastings Road to create a balcony area in the approximate position shown outlined in red on the attached ‘Balcony Plan’

Authority
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Ollerenshaw M
Postcode
PR8 2LS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring dwelling, 6 Hastings Road, with particular regard to privacy

What decided it

The elevated position of the balcony and its proximity to the shared boundary with the neighbouring property result in an unacceptable loss of privacy to the neighbour, conflicting with Policy HC4.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HC4

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