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Dismissed29 October 20253369139

17 Croxteth Road, Liverpool, L8 3SE

Planning appeal 3369139 at 17 Croxteth Road, Liverpool, L8 3SE (Liverpool City Council) was dismissed on 29 October 2025 by Inspector Gravett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether adequate living conditions would be provided for future occupiers of the proposed development, with particular regards to light, outlook and privacy.

conversion of existing basement to provide two one -bed apartments, including excavation of lightwells, and associated works

Authority
Liverpool City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Gravett R
Postcode
L8 3SE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether adequate living conditions would be provided for future occupiers of the proposed development, with particular regards to light, outlook and privacy
  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Princes Park Conservation Area
  • whether the proposed development makes satisfactory provision for cycle parking

What decided it

The proposed basement apartments would provide inadequate living conditions due to poor natural light, limited outlook, and lack of privacy, which could not be sufficiently mitigated and conflicted with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H10Policy HD1Policy UD1Policy H7Policy UD7Policy TP1Policy TP5

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