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Dismissed19 November 20253374031

3 Clucas Gardens, Ormskirk, L39 1QA

Planning appeal 3374031 at 3 Clucas Gardens, Ormskirk, L39 1QA (West Lancashire District Council) was dismissed on 19 November 2025 by Inspector Clark J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extensions on the living conditions of the occupiers of No 1 Clucas Gardens by reason of outlook.

two storey side extension and single storey rear extension

Authority
West Lancashire District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Clark J
Postcode
L39 1QA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed extensions on the living conditions of the occupiers of No 1 Clucas Gardens by reason of outlook

What decided it

The proposed two-storey side extension would have a harmful overbearing effect on the neighbouring property's living conditions and small rear amenity space due to the proximity of the semi-detached houses, conflicting with Local Plan Policy GN3.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy GN3Policy GN1

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