Planning appeal decision
17 Shrewsbury Road, Oxton , Wirral , CH43 1UU
Planning appeal 3363054 at 17 Shrewsbury Road, Oxton , Wirral , CH43 1UU (Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 30 September 2025 by Inspector Nutman E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on visual amenity with specific regard to the Oxton Village Conservation Area and a Non Designated Heritage Asset.
1 x Banner 3.500cm x 80cm Placed along Handrail on Balcony Situated above the main entrance 2.3m above ground. White, Red Letters and Black letters. Function Room. Available All Occasions. Snooker, Darts, Quizzes Karaoke, Bingo & Dancing Lessons
- Authority
- Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Nutman E
- Postcode
- CH43 1UU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on visual amenity with specific regard to the Oxton Village Conservation Area and a Non Designated Heritage Asset
What decided it
The banner causes unacceptable harm to the visual amenity and character of the Non Designated Heritage Asset and Conservation Area, failing to comply with the advertisement regulations and relevant local plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy WS6Policy WS7Policy WP3
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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