14 Redhouse Bank, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 5EH

Planning appeal 3370171 at 14 Redhouse Bank, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 5EH (Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 16 January 2026 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

the erection of 1 new build detached 'coach house' style dwelling in the existing garden space of no. 14 Redhouse Bank with associated parking and landscaping; the existing parking and boundaries to number 14 will be altered as part of the proposals as well as a new oriel window to the existing property

Authority: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Cryan M
Postcode: CH48 5EH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the proposed development on living conditions for occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to loss of outlook or loss of privacy
Whether the proposed development would make appropriate provision in respect of biodiversity net gain

What decided it

The design and siting of the proposed dwelling would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of Redhouse Bank and would result in a harmful loss of outlook to neighbouring occupiers, which together outweigh the limited benefits of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy WS 6Policy WS 7Policy WD 10Policy WD 23Policy WS 5

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