Planning appeal decision
91 Field Lane, Litherland, L21 9QB
Planning appeal 3357891 at 91 Field Lane, Litherland, L21 9QB (Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 4 April 2025 by Inspector Winnard K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring dwelling, 93 Field Lane.
the erection of a two storey side extension to the side and single storey rear extension
- Authority
- Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Winnard K
- Postcode
- L21 9QB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring dwelling, 93 Field Lane
What decided it
The unacceptable overlooking and loss of privacy to the neighbouring property caused by the first floor rear window and Juliet balcony at an elevated position close to the side boundary.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC4(c) of a Local Plan for Sefton (adopted April 2017)
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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