5 Shelmore Drive, Liverpool, L8 4YL

to erect a first-floor extension to front and rear and an external stair to the side connecting to basement, and to alter fenestration to front and side

Authority: Liverpool City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: community-institutional · Other minor developments
Inspector: Westbrook J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed extensions and alterations on the character and appearance of the area around Shelmore Drive and Bessemer Street
the effect of the proposed extensions and alterations on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby dwellings by way of overshadowing, overlooking and noise

What decided it

The proposal would be significantly harmful to the character and appearance of the area by reason of the complex arrangement of structures, variety of roof heights, overall increase in height and bulk, and uncharacteristic smooth rendered facades and glazed balustrades.

Plan policies cited: Policy UD1, Policy UD7

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