Planning appeal decision
7 Hawthorns Grove, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 1NE
Planning appeal 3362014 at 7 Hawthorns Grove, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 1NE (Liverpool City Council) was allowed on 5 June 2025 by Inspector Barton P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed alterations to the existing exterior of the house on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area.
Alterations to the existing exterior of the house. New render to all facades and change of colour to windows and doors. Construction of new outbuilding to rear of property”
- Authority
- Liverpool City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Barton P
- Postcode
- L12 1NE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed alterations to the existing exterior of the house on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed materials and colour finish are generally consistent with those found in the street and wider area, and would not have an unacceptably harmful effect on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy UD1Policy H8
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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