Planning appeal decision
11 Hickory Close, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire, England, WA1 4EQ
Planning appeal 3376215 at 11 Hickory Close, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire, England, WA1 4EQ (Warrington Borough Council) was dismissed on 25 February 2026 by Inspector Seddon M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbours in respect of noise and disturbance, and privacy.
retrospective change of use from garden outbuilding to barbers
- Authority
- Warrington Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Seddon M
- Postcode
- WA1 4EQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbours in respect of noise and disturbance, and privacy
- The effect on the viability of the local economy
What decided it
The proposal is an incompatible commercial use in a residential area that would harm neighbours' living conditions and should be located within a recognised local centre in accordance with development plan policy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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