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Dismissed1 July 20266008002

30 Bower Road, Woolton, Liverpool, L25 4RQ

Planning appeal 6008002 at 30 Bower Road, Woolton, Liverpool, L25 4RQ (Liverpool City Council) was dismissed on 1 July 2026 by Inspector P Hatch, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property, particularly in regard to the proposed side extension and rear dormer.

a two storey side extension, single storey front/porch extension. Hip to gable conversion and rear dormer conversion

Authority
Liverpool City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
P Hatch
Postcode
L25 4RQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property, particularly in regard to the proposed side extension and rear dormer
  • the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, particularly in regard to privacy
  • highway safety, with particular regard to the provision of off-street car parking

What decided it

The proposed side extension and rear dormer would significantly harm the character and appearance of the host property and the semi-detached pair through their excessive scale, massing and prominence, contrary to Policy H8 and Policies UD1, UD2 and UD7 of the Liverpool Local Plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H8Policy UD1Policy UD2Policy UD7Policy UD2 (j)

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