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Dismissed11 February 20263373892

Land at Okell Drive (to the Rear of Elworthy Avenue), Halewood, Knowsley, L26 7AA

Planning appeal 3373892 at Land at Okell Drive (to the Rear of Elworthy Avenue), Halewood, Knowsley, L26 7AA (Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 11 February 2026 by Inspector Cleary D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

Erection of a Children’s Day Nursery together with the Construction of a Single Vehicular Access / Egress off Okell Drive

Authority
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Cleary D
Postcode
L26 7AA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The development would substantially harm the character and appearance of the area by eroding the open and spacious settlement edge that provides an important visual and functional role as a transition between the urban area and countryside.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS2Policy CS19Policy CS21Saved Policy H5

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