®Planning appeal decision
17 West Albert Road, Liverpool, L17 8TJ
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
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.
Framework references: 57
Plan policies cited: Policy H10 2.n, Policy GI 8
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