17 Croxteth Road, Liverpool, L8 3SE

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

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.

Plan policies cited: Policy H10, Policy HD1, Policy UD1, Policy H7, Policy UD7, Policy TP1, Policy TP5

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