71 Albion Street, Wallasey, CH45 9JQ

Planning appeal 3365396 at 71 Albion Street, Wallasey, CH45 9JQ (Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 29 August 2025 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of the future occupier of bedroom 6, with specific regard to noise, outlook and light.

change of use of the property to a 13-bedroom HMO (Sui Generis Use) and provision for off-street car parking, cycle and bin stores. Also includes removal of external staircase and insertion of window to replace the existing door leading onto the external staircase. Conversion of garage as habitable accommodation including a new door, window and roof. Reinstatement of windows to the basement apertures and reduction to height of existing lightwells

Authority: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Smith J
Postcode: CH45 9JQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the living conditions of the future occupier of bedroom 6, with specific regard to noise, outlook and light

What decided it

The internal porch with dual doors providing acoustic separation from the communal kitchen, combined with limited staggered usage patterns and adequate natural light sources, ensures the future occupant of bedroom 6 would not experience unacceptable living conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy WD7

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