Planning appeal decision
134 Seabank Road, New Brighton, Wirral, CH45 1HG
Planning appeal 6000948 at 134 Seabank Road, New Brighton, Wirral, CH45 1HG (Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 24 December 2025 by Inspector Vo K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with specific regard to noise and disturbance.
proposal to change the premises from a class A1 (shop) to class A4 (drinking establishment) works proposed include; - non-structural refurbishment of the buildings interior, to include installation of cold room, public toilet facilities (for customer use), fixed and non fixed furnishings, CCTV, air conditioning unit and fire safety equipment
- Authority
- Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Change of use
- Inspector
- Vo K
- Postcode
- CH45 1HG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with specific regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The proposed outdoor seating area would create a new source of noise and disturbance from patrons that would unacceptably harm the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers, particularly during late evening hours when ambient noise levels are lower.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy WD 23 of the Wirral Local Plan 2025
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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