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Dismissed2 July 20266007242

31 Bedford Road, Birkdale, PR8 4HU

Planning appeal 6007242 at 31 Bedford Road, Birkdale, PR8 4HU (Sefton) was dismissed on 2 July 2026 by Inspector K Lancaster, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would contribute to an oversupply of residential care accommodation in the area.

the change of use of Residential Dwelling (Use Class C3) to Children’s Home (Use Class C2)

Authority
Sefton
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
community-institutional
Inspector
K Lancaster
Postcode
PR8 4HU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed development would contribute to an oversupply of residential care accommodation in the area

What decided it

The absence of any identified unmet need for children's residential care accommodation in the area, combined with evidence of existing oversupply and proximity to another similar facility, meant the proposal conflicted with Policy HC2(4) of the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HC2(4) of A Local Plan for Sefton

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