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Dismissed23 July 20266008166

192 Cambridge Road, Churchtown, Southport, PR9 7LS

Planning appeal 6008166 at 192 Cambridge Road, Churchtown, Southport, PR9 7LS (Sefton) was dismissed on 23 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 area and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Churchtown Conservation Area.

the retrospective application for the erection of a single storey extension to the front and side elevations with accessible access and new boundary treatment (alternative to DC/2023/02061)

Authority
Sefton
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
leisure-sport
Inspector
P Hatch
Postcode
PR9 7LS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Churchtown Conservation Area
  • the effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, particularly in regard to outlook, noise and disturbance

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the Churchtown Conservation Area caused by the scale and design of the side extension and boundary treatment was not outweighed by the public benefits of the proposal, contrary to paragraph 212 of the NPPF and Policy NH12 of the Local Plan for Sefton.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy NH12Policy HC3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 212

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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