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Allowed27 June 20253364426

The Paddock, 1A Blundell Grove, Hightown, L38 9EA

the alterations to roof from hipped to gable end including installation of rooflights to side and erection of dormer extension to side and rear elevations of the dwellinghouse without complying with a conditio n attached to planning permission Ref DC/2023/01136 dated 30 November 2023

Authority
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Winnard K

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of varying the approved plan and thus the affected condition on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area

What decided it

The changes to the approved plans, including the rear dormer alignment and render finish, do not cause material harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area when assessed against the local context and with appropriate conditions to protect neighbour privacy.

Plan policies cited: Policy HC4 of A Local Plan for Sefton

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