Planning appeal decision
29 Warren Road, Blundellsands, Sefton , L23 6UA
Planning appeal 3372582 at 29 Warren Road, Blundellsands, Sefton , L23 6UA (Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 21 November 2025 by Inspector Major R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.
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- Authority
- Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Major R
- Postcode
- L23 6UA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
- the character and appearance of the host property and whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Blundellsands Park Conservation Area
What decided it
The failure to provide robust evidence demonstrating that the proposal would not cause significant and long-lasting harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through noise and disturbance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EQ4Policy NH9Policy NH12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135Paragraph 167
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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