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Dismissed8 January 20263373440

North Somerville, The Moorings, Heswall, Wirral, CH60 9JU

Planning appeal 3373440 at North Somerville, The Moorings, Heswall, Wirral, CH60 9JU (Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 8 January 2026 by Inspector Gravett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

demolition of existing building and erection of two replacement dwellings

Authority
Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Gravett R
Postcode
CH60 9JU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • whether acceptable living conditions would be provided for future occupiers of the proposed development, with regards to outdoor amenity space, overlooking and privacy
  • whether the development meets biodiversity net gain objectives

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the vertical emphasis, massing and siting of the two proposed dwellings, which would appear incongruous within the defining low-profile character of The Moorings cluster.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy WS7Policy WD23Policy WD3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 154

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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