Planning appeal decision
197 Alderson Road, Liverpool, L15 1HQ
Planning appeal 6010623 at 197 Alderson Road, Liverpool, L15 1HQ (Liverpool City Council) was allowed on 17 August 2026 by Inspector P Hatch, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the provision of family dwellings in the area.
change of use from a single dwelling to two self-contained flats facilitated by a single storey rear extension and rear dormer
- Authority
- Liverpool City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- P Hatch
- Postcode
- L15 1HQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the provision of family dwellings in the area
- the living conditions of future occupiers, with particular reference to noise and disturbance
- the living conditions of neighbouring occupants, with particular reference to privacy
What decided it
The proposal does not conflict with the development plan, particularly Policy H10 2(n) which permits subdivision where a family-sized unit is retained, and the acoustic and privacy impacts can be satisfactorily managed within the existing regulatory framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H10 2 (n)Policy H10 2 (a)Policy H7Policy H8Policy UD1Policy UD2Policy UD7Policy GI8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 58
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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