17 West Albert Road, Liverpool, L17 8TJ

Planning appeal 3373662 at 17 West Albert Road, Liverpool, L17 8TJ (Liverpool City Council) was allowed on 19 January 2026 by Inspector Mee K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character of the area, with particular regard to the mix and balance of housing.

to convert dwellinghouse to 4no. one bedroom units at lower ground, ground, first and second floors, replacement windows and installation of double doors/window in rear elevation at lower ground floor level, brick up existing side window in lower ground floor, creation of a ramped access to lower ground floor, steps up to ground floor level, low level garden wall and railings on existing front boundary wall

Authority: Liverpool City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Mee K
Postcode: L17 8TJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character of the area, with particular regard to the mix and balance of housing
If harm arises, whether this is outweighed by other material considerations

What decided it

The realistic fallback position of conversion to a small HMO under permitted development rights, which would result in the same impact on housing mix and balance, outweighed the conflict with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy H10 2.nPolicy GI 8
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 57

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