Planning appeal decision
Land to the North of 58 Phipps Lane, Burtonwood and Westbrook, Warrington, WA5 4EZ
Planning appeal 3361298 at Land to the North of 58 Phipps Lane, Burtonwood and Westbrook, Warrington, WA5 4EZ (Warrington Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 July 2025 by Inspector Gravett R, 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 58 Phipps Lane, with particular regard to outlook.
new 3 bed 3-storey house with integral garage and off street parking
- Authority
- Warrington Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Gravett R
- Postcode
- WA5 4EZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 58 Phipps Lane, with particular regard to outlook
- The effect of the proposed development on the character of the area
What decided it
The significant harm to the living conditions of the occupiers of No 58 Phipps Lane through loss of outlook, combined with harm to the character of the area through the narrow and discordant appearance of the proposed dwelling, outweighs the limited benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV8Policy DC6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 125
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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