Planning appeal decision
35 Stanley Street, Fairfield, Liverpool, L7 0JN
Planning appeal 3366752 at 35 Stanley Street, Fairfield, Liverpool, L7 0JN (Liverpool City Council) was dismissed on 19 September 2025 by Inspector Heron E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would result in the harmful loss of a family sized dwelling.
Retention of dormer extension to rear, loft conversion and installation of 3 rooflights to front in connection with change of use to 6 bed House Multiple Occupation (HMO)
- Authority
- Liverpool City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Heron E
- Postcode
- L7 0JN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would result in the harmful loss of a family sized dwelling
What decided it
The proposed development would result in the unacceptable loss of a family-sized dwelling contrary to Policy H10 criterion n), which protects dwellings suitable for family occupation in response to an evidenced need for family homes.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H10Policy H11
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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