Land to Rear of 30 Cobham Road, Moreton, Wirral, CH46 0QX

infill plot of land to be new dwelling house

Authority: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Major R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
whether the development would provide appropriate living conditions for future occupiers, with regard to outlook, daylight and sunlight
the effect of the proposal on protected species
whether the development would deliver an appropriate level of open space and outdoor sports provision
whether the development would provide adequate access

What decided it

The cumulative harm arising from adverse impacts on character and appearance, inadequate living conditions for future occupiers, unresolved protected species concerns, and unsecured open space contributions outweighed the limited benefits of providing one additional dwelling.

Framework references: 193

Plan policies cited: Policy WS 7, Policy WD 23, Policy WS 5, Policy WD 3, Policy WD 24, Policy WD 10

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