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6 S/2003/0709 34-36 Hall Road West, Blundellsands Blundellsands Ward

7 S/2003/1130 Crosby Methodist Church, Liverpool Road, Victoria Ward Crosby

8 S/2003/1373 Netherton Family Centre, Magdalene Square, St Oswald Ward Netherton

9 S/2004/0022 Melling Waste Water Treatment Works, Molyneux Ward Spencers Lane, Melling

10 S/2004/0052 3 St Andrews Drive, Blundellsands Blundellsands Ward

11 S/2004/0108 Pavement Opposite 106 Sefton Road, Ford Ward Litherland

12 S/2004/0157 24 Alt Avenue, Maghull Park Ward

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Item No Ref No S/2003/0709 Blundellsands Ward

Location 34-36 Hall Road West, Blundellsands

Proposal Outline application for the erection of a residential development (additional plans received)

Applicant Ultimate Homes

The Site

The application site comprises of two plots containing large, detached properties on the northern side of Hall Road West. The Plots together measure approximately 3.800m 2 . The existing properties are not listed and the site lies outside the Blundellsands Conservation Area. The site backs onto the dunes, which is part of Sefton’s Costal Planning Zone forming land allocated for Green Belt purposed and a site of Biological or Geological interest.

Crosby Coast Guard Station is located to the immediate west. The area is characterised by the two-storey, detached dwellings.

Proposal

This is an outline application for the erection of 22 flat units. Both design/external appearance and landscaping are reserved.

History

S/2002/0887 – Erection of 20 flat units. Refused 21/11/2002.. Appeal allowed 31/10/2003.

Consultations

Technical Services Director

Neighbour Representations

Last date for replies: 13 February 2004.

32 Hall Road West, 2 Hall Road West Re: loss of view; concern about site safety during demolition, loss of light, loss of views of welsh mountains.

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Policy

The application site is situated in an area allocated as Residential on the Council’s Adopted and Draft Deposit Unitary Development Plan. The site is bounded to the north by Sefton’s Green Belt and Coastal Planning Zone, which is also a site of Special Scientific Interest.

SPG Design and New Residential Development

CPZ1 DEVELOPMENT ADJACENT TO THE OPEN COAST XDQ1 DESIGN XDQ2 TREES AND DEVELOPMENT XDQ3 PUBLIC GREENSPACE AND DEVELOPMENT XH3 HOUSING LAND SUPPLY XH7 DEVELOPMENT IN THE PRIMARILY RESIDENTIAL AREAS XH8 RESIDENTIAL DENSITY

EMERGING PLAN GB10 SPG 1 DEVELOPMENT ADJOINING THE GREEN BELT NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

Comments

Members may recall that a scheme for 20 flats on this site was allowed by the Planning Inspectorate in October 2003. The site is within an area allocated for Primarily Residential purposes within Sefton’s UDP. The principle of a flatted scheme on this site should therefore be regarded as acceptable.

The application was received on 30 June 2003 in accordance with transitional arrangements for Policy H3 and the restraint mechanism will therefore not be engaged in the consideration of this planning application.

The applicants have submitted a footprint of the proposed development, which replicates the approved scheme. The interface distances with the surrounding properties comply with the advice set out in SPG1. The Council’s outdoor amenity space standards are achieved.

The density of the proposed developments of 22 apartments on a site of 3,800m 2 is PPG3 advises that proposals for new residential development to contribute to the efficient use of land by encouraging development at a net density of between 30 and 50 dwellings per hectare. In addition Policy H8 ‘Residential Density’ of the emerging Unitary Development Plan confirms that substantially higher densities will be permitted in appropriate locations.

There are higher density schemes within the area. These include 2 Blundellsands Road

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West at 79 units to the hectare, Croylands at Blundellsands Road West was granted on appeal at a ratio of 67 dwellings and Kestrel Court on Burbo Bank Road constitutes a flat development of 67 units per hectare.

The Inspector in his main summary of the previous scheme noted that the density of the houses and bungalows in the immediate vicinity was lower (than the proposed scheme) but there are also blocks of flats nearby. “I consider that the proposal would meet the aim of PPG3 to make more efficient use of land without compromising the quality of the environment”.

In light of the previous appeal decision and transitional arrangements under Policy H3 the principle of this development incorporating two additional units meets the policy requirements. In terms of separation distances, outdoor amenity space provision the scheme is acceptable and the Planning Director recommends that planning permission be granted subject to a 106 agreement relating to the provision of a contribution towards tree planting and Public Green space Development. In this instance this will equate to £20,658 for the trees and £26,180 for the open space provision.

Conditions

1. Application for approval of reserved matters must be made not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission and the development must be begun not later than whichever is the later of the following dates : a) the expiration of five years from the date of this permission; or b) the expiration of two years from the final approval of the reserved matters or, in the case of approval on different dates, the final approval of the last such matter to be approved.

2. Detailed plans showing design, external appearance, means of access and the landscaping and boundary treatment of the site shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority before the development is commenced.

3. The detailed plans submitted as reserved matters shall include a survey of existing and proposed ground levels, sections across the site and details of the finished slab level for each property.

4. Before any construction commences, samples of the facing and roofing materials to be used in the external construction of this development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

5. Should any part of the development incoporate piled foundations, the method, type and programme to be adopted shall only be in accordance with details to be submitted to and agreed with the Local Planning Authority before any work is commenced and shall not be varied unless agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

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6. Before the development is commenced, a landscaping scheme covering the land subject of this application shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, including i) existing and proposed levels or contours; ii) proposed and existing services above and below ground; iii) details of boundary treatments and hard surfaces; iv) the location, size and species of all trees to be planted; v) the location, size, species and density of all shrub and ground cover planting; vi) a schedule of implementation.

7. All hard and soft landscaping works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and to a reasonable standard in accordance with the relevant recommendations of appropriate British Standards or other recognised Codes of Good Practice. The works shall be carried out prior to the occupation of any part of the development or in accordance with the timetable agreed with the Local Planning Authority. Any trees or plants that, within a period of five years after planting, are removed, die or become, in the opinion of the Local Planning Authority, seriously damaged or defective, shall be replaced as soon as is reasonably practicable with other of species, size and number as originally approved, unless the Local Planning Authority gives its written consent to any variation.

8. Before the development is commenced, a schedule of landscape maintenance for a minimum period of 5 years shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. This shall include details of the arrangements for implementation and shall be carried out in full.

9. No part of the development shall be occupied until off street parking provision has been constructed, surfaced, marked out and made available in accordance with plans to be approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The parking area shall then be retained and permanently reserved for the parking of vehicles.

10. No part of the development shall be occupied until space and facilities for bicycle parking have been provided in accordance with plans to be approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. These facilities shall then be retained and permanently reserved for bicycle parking.

Reasons

1. Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. This is an outline application and is to comply with Sefton UDP Policy H6.

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3. In the interests of privacy and neighbouring residential properties and to comply with Sefton UDP Policy H6.

4. To ensure a satisfactory external appearance and to comply with Sefton UDP Policy H6.

5. To ensure that nearby properties are not adversely affected by the development and to comply with Sefton UDP Policy H6.

6. In the interests of visual amenity and conservation and to comply with Sefton UDP Policy H6.

7. In the interests of visual amenity and conservation and to comply with Sefton UDP Policy H6.

8. In the interests of visual amenity and conservation and to comply with Sefton UDP Policy H6.

9. To ensure that adequate and satisfactory provision is made for off-street parking of vehicles to comply with Sefton UDP Policy H6.

10. To ensure that adequate and satisfactory provision is made for bicycle parking and to comply with Sefton UDP Policy H6.

Drawing Numbers

Plans

Contact Officer: Ms J Storey 0151 934 3595 Case Officer: Mrs S Tyldesley 0151 934 3569

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Item No Ref No S/2003/1130 Victoria Ward

Location Crosby Methodist Church Liverpool Road, Crosby

Proposal Change of use of the premises to offices and installation of a mezzanine floor

Applicant Roy Henry & Co Ltd

The Site

The site comprises vacant premises of the former Methodist Church located at the corner of Liverpool Road and The By-pass which forms part of the A565.

Proposal

The proposal is for the change of use of the premises to offices and installation of a mezzanine floor.

History

87/0443/S : alterations to the existing windows on the west elevation and formation of a new door and ramped access to the south elevation of the existing church premises – granted 12 August 1987.

Consultations

Technical Services Director : whilst the lack of servicing facilities is not ideal, the use proposed (offices) on this scale is such that it would be possible to deliver office consumables etc by parking some distance away and carrying these to the site.

Highways Agency : no objections.

Neighbour Representations

Letters received from Humphreys Funeral Directors 69 Liverpool Road and Revd Trollope, St Lukes Vicarage, 71 Liverpool Road : no objections to offices.

Letter received from 11 The Downs raising concern over access and parking issues.

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Letter of objection from Optisavers, 63 Liverpool Road re highway safety issues, no access facility.

Policy

The application site is situated in an area allocated as Crosby District Centre on the Council’s Adopted and Draft Deposit Unitary Development Plan.

Adopted UDP: S2 Development in Established Centres SPG Note 8 Non-retail Uses in Shopping Centres T16 Car Parking ENV65 Access for the Disabled

Emerging UDP: AD2 Ensuring Choice of Travel DQ1 Design

Comments

The site is within the Crosby District Centre but not within the primarily retail frontage where Policy S2 seeks to restrict the number and concentration of non-retail uses. The principle of offices is therefore considered an appropriate use in this location.

The proposal is for the part relocation of the existing six staff at 12-14 Moor Lane. Proposed opening hours are normal office hours.

The site is not in close proximity to residential properties therefore there are no issues with regard to residential amenity. No off-street parking can be provided, however, there are public car parks in the immediate vicinity. The Technical Services Director comments that whilst the lack of servicing facilities is not ideal, the office use proposed on this scale is such that it would be possible to deliver office consumables by parking some distance away and carrying these to the site, He therefore raises no highway objections.

Recommendation

It is recommended that planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out below.

Conditions

1. The development must be begun not later than the expiration of five years beginning with the date of this permission.

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2. The development hereby granted shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the details and plans hereby approved and shall not be varied other than by prior agreement in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

3. Before the development is commenced, details of boundary treatments shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The agreed boundary treatment shall then be completed before occupation or in accordance with an agreed timetable.

4. The premises shall not open for business outside the hours of 8.00 am to 6.00 pm.

5. Details of disabled access shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and provided in accordance with the approved plan before occupation. Such provision shall be maintained thereafter.

6. The premises shall be used for offices and for no other purpose (including any other purpose in Class A2 and A1 of the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) order 1987), or any subsequent Order or statutory provision revoking or re- enacting that Order.

Reasons

1. Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. To ensure a satisfactory development.

3. In the interests of privacy and visual amenity and to comply with Sefton UDP Policies S2.

4. To ensure that nearby properties are not adversely affected by the development and to comply with Sefton UDP Policy S2.

5. To provide access for disabled persons and to comply with Sefton UDP Policy ENV65.

6. In order to protect the character and amenities of surrounding property and to comply with Sefton UDP Policy S2.

Drawing Numbers

Plans 301/2 & 3 received 28 October 2003.

Contact Officer: Mrs C Fass 0151 934 3566 Case Officer: Mrs S Tyldesley 0151 934 3569

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Item No Ref No S/2003/1373 St Oswald Ward

Location Netherton Family Centre Magdalene Square, Netherton

Proposal erection of a first floor extension and a single storey extension to the existing family centre

Applicant Surestart Netherton, Pendle Simonscroft & Ford

The Site

The application site is currently a single-storey building occupied by Netherton Family Centre, located at the junction of Green Lane and Magdalene Square. The site contains a Health Centre, District Housing Office, Family Centre, Playground and associated parking.

Proposal

The application is for the erection of a first floor extension above the existing single storey flat roofed building and the construction of a single storey sloping roofed extension to provide a childrens’ play area, training room and consultation rooms at ground floor level.

History

The most recent

S/1999/0186 – Two-Storey Community and Health Centre. Granted with Conditions 3/6/199 S/2001/0474 – Erection of a two storey Healthy Living Centre. S/2001/0749 – Erection of a 2.1m high fence around the Day Nursery: 12/9/2001 –Granted 13/11/2001

Consultations

Environmental Protection Director

Traffic Services Department

Estate Department

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Neighbour Representations

Last date for replies:

Objections received from the occupiers of : 79, 81 St Oswalds Lane re: area too crowded with health provisions shops, bus terminal, increase in traffic and noise and general disturbance, overlooking and loss of light.

Policy

The application site is situated in an area allocated as District Centre on the Council’s Adopted and Draft Deposit Unitary Development Plan.

The application site is within the Marion/Magdalen Square Town/District Centre as defined on the UDP. The following Policies are relevant to the determination of the planning application.

S1 The role of Established Centres S2 Development in Established Centres S3 Improving Established Centres (Adopted Plan) R5 Development in District and Local Shopping Centres

Comments

The site although within the Town/District Centre of Netherton is not within a retail frontage. In this context the reinforcement of the role of existing centres and ensuring good quality development are of most relevance.

The principle of the development is acceptable in so far as it is clearly compatible with the Town/District Centre. The issues therefore to consider relate to the design and impact of the proposal on the residential amenities of surrounding occupiers.

The proposal will increase the provision of facilities currently provided by this unit. The single storey element will measure 9m x 23.5m and is located on the eastern side of the existing building.

The main impact of the extension comprising an additional floor and hipped roof will be along the Glovers Lane frontage. The design will complement the existing building and surrounding development and will improve the physical environment within the location and can be seen as a positive contribution to the street scene.

The above residents have expressed concern that the proposed building will have an impact through poor outlook and overlooking. However the proposed extension is over 50m away

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The Planning Director therefore considers that this proposal is acceptable.

Conditions

1. The development must be begun not later than the expiration of five years beginning with the date of this permission.

3. Before any construction commences, samples of the facing and roofing materials to be used in the external construction of this development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

4. Before the development is commenced, a landscaping scheme covering the land subject of this application shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, including i) existing and proposed levels or contours; ii) proposed and existing services above and below ground; iii) details of boundary treatments and hard surfaces; iv) the location, size and species of all trees to be planted; v) the location, size, species and density of all shrub and ground cover planting; vi) a schedule of implementation.

5. All hard and soft landscaping works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and to a reasonable standard in accordance with the relevant recommendations of appropriate British Standards or other recognised Codes of Good Practice. The works shall be carried out prior to the occupation of any part of the development or in accordance with the timetable agreed with the Local Planning Authority. Any trees or plants that, within a period of five years after planting, are removed, die or become, in the opinion of the Local Planning Authority, seriously damaged or defective, shall be replaced as soon as is reasonably practicable with other of species, size and number as originally approved, unless the Local Planning Authority gives its written consent to any variation.

6. Before the development is commenced, a schedule of landscape maintenance for a minimum period of 5 years shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. This shall include details of the arrangements for implementation and shall

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be carried out in full.

7. Before the development is commenced, details of boundary treatments shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The agreed boundary treatment shall then be completed before occupation or in accordance with an agreed timetable.

8. No part of the development shall be occupied until off street parking provision has been constructed, surfaced, sealed and made available in accordance with the approved plans. This parking area shall then be retained and permanently reserved for the parking of vehicles.

9. No part of the development shall be occupied until space and facilities for bicycle parking have been provided in accordance with plans to be approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. These facilities shall then be retained and permanently reserved for bicycle parking.

10. The premises shall not open for business outside the hours of 8.00 a.m - 8.00 p.m on weekdays, and 9.00 a.m - 5.00 p.m on Saturdays and at no time on Sundays or Public Holidays.

11. Before the development is commenced, a scheme shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority specifying the provisions to be made for the control of noise emanating from the site. These measures shall then be implemented in full before the development is occupied.

Reasons

1. Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. To ensure a satisfactory development.

3. To ensure a satisfactory external appearance and to comply with Sefton UDP Policy S2.

4. In the interests of visual amenity and conservation and to comply with Sefton UDP Policy S2.

5. In the interests of visual amenity and conservation and to comply with Sefton UDP Policy S2.

6. In the interests of visual amenity and conservation and to comply with Sefton UDP Policy S2.

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7. In the interests of privacy and visual amenity and to comply with Sefton UDP Policy S2

8. To ensure that adequate and satisfactory provision is made for off-street parking of vehicles to comply with Sefton UDP Policy S2.

9. To ensure that adequate and satisfactory provision is made for bicycle parking and to comply with Sefton UDP Policy S2.

10. To ensure that nearby properties are not adversely affected by the development and to comply with Sefton UDP Policy S2.

11. To prevent emission of noise above a level which would be detrimental to the aural amenity of the area and to comply with Sefton UDP Policy S2.

Drawing Numbers

Contact Officer: Ms J Storey 0151 934 3595 Case Officer: Mrs S Tyldesley 0151 934 3569

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Item No Ref No S/2004/0022 Molyneux Ward

Location Melling Waste Water Treatments Works Spencers Lane, Melling Proposal installation of a 17.5m high telecommunications column with 6 antennae, and equipment kabin and associated development

Applicant O2 Uk Ltd

The Site

The application site comprises of a sewerage treatments works to the immediate south of the M57 motorway. The site is accessed from Spencers Lane. The whole site is well screened by mature trees. There is an existing 15m high lattice structure to the east of the proposed site.

Proposal

This is a full application for the installation of 17.5m high column and 6 antennae and associated equipment cabin. This is an alternative to a similar scheme Ref: S/2003/0928 approved 20 November 2003. installation of a 17.5m high telecommunications column with 6 antennae, and equipment kabin and associated development

History

23465 – Vertical cylindrical steel tank for the storage of sludge A/C – 17/1/1985 S/2000/0366 – Installation of a 15m high telecommunications masts. Granted with conditions. S/2002/0274 – 15m high lattice tower and associated equipment G. 15/06/2002 S/2003/0928 – 25m high telecommunications mast and equipment. Granted with conditions 20/11/2003.

Consultations

Environmental Protection Director – No objections subject to compliance with ICNIRP guidelines and the provision of a site investigation and remediation treatment due to the

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Neighbour Representations

Letter of objection received from Melling Parish Council re: potential health hazards and possible distraction to motorists using adjacent motorway.

Objections received from the occupiers of : Winggates Tours, 12 Swinderby Drive, 49 Spencers Lane Re: impact on the landscape, health issues, adverse impact on residential amenities, few rural areas in Sefton

Policy

The application site is situated in an area allocated as on the Council’s Adopted and Draft Deposit Unitary Development Plan.

ENV17 TELECOMMUNICATION INSTALLATIONS ENV40 LANDSCAPE RENEWAL AREAS GB4 GENERAL CRITERIA FOR DEVELOPMENT CONTROL IN THE GREEN BELT PPG8 Code of Best Practice XGBC2 DEVELOPMENT IN THE GREEN BELT XGBC8 LANDSCAPE RENEWAL AREAS XMD8 TELECOMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS

Comments

In terms of health concerns, recent High Court decisions have indicated that the perceived health risks associated with telecommunication antennae are a material consideration in relation to siting. The Stewart Report (on mobile phones and health – 2000) concluded that the balance of evidence suggest that exposures are expected to be small fractions of guidelines. The advice of the Minister for Housing and Planning (June 2000) is that if the proposed development meets the International Commission on Non-ionising Radiation protection (ICNIRP) Guidelines (as recommended by Stewart on a precautionary basis), it should not be necessary for a Planning Authority in processing an application to consider the health effects further. This advice is repeated in PPG8. There is no requirement to provide an emissions profile; nor any requirement to question the need for the installation per se.

Genuine public perception of danger has been held by the Courts to be a planning factor capable of amounting (per rarely) to an appropriate reason for refusal of planning permission. However, that consideration must be weighed in the balance against other, for instance, the Government’s policy to facilitate new telecommunication systems. I have some sympathy for those who fear the potential effects of the proposal in the absence of definite proof of the equipment. However, the applicant has confirmed that emissions from this installation would accord with the guidelines.

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The main use to consider therefore is the impact of this proposal on the openness and visual quality of this Green Belt location. Planning permission was granted last year by the Planning Committee for a identical mast and equipment but some 2 – 3 metres to the west of this site. The original application (S/2003/0928) cannot be implicate implementation as the owner of the site United Utilities has plans to develop and improve the site in the next few years and there is a water main directly under the proposed site.

GB4 of the adopted UDP advises that ‘any development within the Green Belt will normally only be acceptable where it can be shown that it is appropriate in terms of its siting, scale, materials and design and landscaping and does not detract from the visual amenity of the Green Belt.

The site is well screened and set within an industrial compound containing various plant and machinery of a similar height the site is at a lower level than Spencers Lane and the motorway. This slight move to the west will not alter the impact on the visual quality of the area.

The Planning Director therefore considers that the amended scheme will have little impact on enter the skyline or this Green Belt location and is therefore considered to be acceptable.

Conditions

1. The development must be begun not later than the expiration of five years beginning with the date of this permission.

3. This mast shall be an alternative to mast opposed under S/2003/0928.

Reasons

1. Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. To ensure a satisfactory development.

3. For the avoidance of doubt.

Notes

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Drawing Numbers

This approval shall relate to the drawings received by the Local Planning Authority on 30 June 2003.

Contact Officer: Ms J Storey 0151 934 3595 Case Officer: Mrs S Tyldesley 0151 934 3569

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Item No Ref No S/2004/0052 Blundellsands Ward

Location 3 St Andrews Drive, Blundellsands

Proposal erection of one dwelling house with integral garage after demolition of the existing (Resubmission of S/2003/0911, refused 10 November 2003)

Applicant Mr S Albert

The Site

The site comprises a detached bungalow located on the north west side of St Andrews Drive, Crosby.

Proposal

The proposal is for the erection of one dwelling house with integral garage after demolition of the existing (Resubmission of S/2003/0911, refused 10 November 2003)

History

S/2003/0911 : Erection of one dwellinghouse after demolition of the existing – refused 10/11/03

Consultations

Technical Services Director : no objections are raised in principle to the proposal. The dwelling has two existing vehicular accesses. The eastern access is to be relocated approx 2-3 m to the west. The redundant crossing must be made-up and a new crossing reconstructed. The applicant should be made aware that any works to be undertaken on the adopted highway must be carried out by a Council approved contractor at the applicant’s expense.

Transport accessibility scores for the proposed development are not applicable.

Environmental Protection Director : no comments or objections.

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Neighbour Representations

Letter received from 2 St Andrews Drive : no objection in principle to a replacement dwelling, but concern raised to a large house out of keeping with other properties in the road, concern also raised to the effect on ground conditions, excessive digging or piling may cause damage to adjacent properties.

Policy

The application is situated in an area allocated as residential on the Council’s adopted and draft deposit Unitary Development Plan. The following policies are applicable :

Adopted UDP: H5 PRIMARILY RESIDENTIAL AREAS H6 NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SPG1 NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

Emerging UDP: XCS3 DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES XDQ1 DESIGN XDQ2 TREES AND DEVELOPMENT XH3 HOUSING LAND SUPPLY XH7 DEVELOPMENT IN THE PRIMARILY RESIDENTIAL AREAS

Comments

The site is within a Primarily Residential Area as allocated in both the adopted and revised deposit draft UDPs. The principle of new residential development is therefore acceptable.

Policy H1 of the revised deposit draft UDP identifies a target for housing of 350 dwellings per year in line with Regional Guidance. Policy H3 sets out allocated sites and arrangements to restrict development where there is an excess provision. As this is a replacement dwelling which would not add to the housing stock, it is exempt from Policy H3.

The proposal addresses issues raised under the previous refusal (S/2003/0911) with regard to bulk, rear projection, its relationship to No 1 St Andres Drive, overlooking and loss of privacy and impact on the street scene. The siting of the proposed dwelling is acceptable and would not have a detrimental impact on the amenity of adjacent properties. Its design is similar to properties at Nos 7 and 9 St Andrews Drive.

Concern has been raised with regard to ground conditions and it is considered appropriate to condition the means of construction in the interests of amenity.

Policy DQ2 requires 3 trees. These can be accommodated on site.

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Conditions

1. The development must be begun not later than the expiration of five years beginning with the date of this permission.

4. Should any part of the development incoporate piled foundations, the method, type and programme to be adopted shall only be in accordance with details to be submitted to and agreed with the Local Planning Authority before any work is commenced and shall not be varied unless agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

5. Before the development is commenced, details of boundary treatments shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The agreed boundary treatment shall then be completed before occupation or in accordance with an agreed timetable.

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9. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any subsequent Order or statutory provision revoking or re-enacting the provisions of that Order), no garages or other extensions to a dwelling shall be erected unless expressly authorised.

Reasons

1. Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. To ensure a satisfactory development.

3. To ensure a satisfactory external appearance and to comply with Sefton UDP Policy H6.

4. To ensure that nearby properties are not adversely affected by the development and to comply with Sefton UDP Policy GEN4.

5. In the interests of privacy and visual amenity and to comply with Sefton UDP Policies H6

6. In the interests of visual amenity and conservation and to comply with Sefton UDP Policy H6.

7. In the interests of visual amenity and conservation and to comply with Sefton UDP Policy H6.

8. In the interests of visual amenity and conservation and to comply with Sefton UDP Policy H6.

9. In order to protect the character and amenities of surrounding property and to comply with Sefton UDP Policy H6.

Drawing Numbers

Plans 0348-L10-01 revision B received 23 January 2004.

Contact Officer: Mrs C Fass 0151 934 3566 Case Officer: Mrs S Tyldesley 0151 934 3569

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Item No Ref No S/2004/0108 Ford Ward

Location Pavement Opposite 106 Sefton Road, Litherland

Proposal prior notification procedure for the erection of a 12.5 metre high telecommunications mast with associated cabin and equipment on the ground (Determination under Part 24 Class A2[4])

Applicant 02 (U K) Ltd

The Site

Called in by Councillor Brady

The application site comprises of the edge of pavement situated on the southern side Of Sefton Road. The Spar Supermarket and car park lies to the immediate south of the site. There are residential properties around the site, the closest being on the opposite side of the road some 25m away. There are a number of street lighting columns and a cctv camera within the immediate vicinity.

Proposal

This is a application for prior approval under part 24 of the General Permitted Development order for the installation of a 12.5m high telecommunication mast and equipment.

History

No previous history.

Consultations

Technical Services Director

Environmental Protection Director

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Neighbour Representations

Objection received from the occupiers of 15 Gale Road, 6,3,13,41,16,5,1,18,11 Norwood Avenue, 106 Sefton Road, 1A Stanley Park, 13 Kenilworth Road. Councillor Brady Re: Health risks, ugly appearance, adds to the clutter in the street scene, obstruction to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic, television reception may be impaired, devalue property, too big for built up area.

Policy

The application site is situated in an area allocated as Residential on the Council’s Adopted and Draft Deposit Unitary Development Plan.

ENV17 TELECOMMUNICATION INSTALLATIONS XMD8 TELECOMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS

Comments

A number of concerns have been raised by surrounding residents regarding the possible health risks from the proposed telecommunication mast.

In terms of health concerns recent High Court decisions have indicated that the perceived health risks associated with telecommunications antennae are a material consideration in relation to siting. The Stewart report (on Mobile phones and Health – 2000) concluded that the balance of evidence suggests that there is no general risk to the health of people living near to base stations on the basis that exposures are expected to be small fraction of guidelines.

The advice of the Minister of Housing and Planning (June 2000) is that if the proposed development meets the International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) Guidelines (as recommended by Stewart on a precautionary basis), it should not be necessary for a Planning Authority in processing an application to consider the health effects further. This advice is repeated PPG8. There is no requirement to provide emissions profile nor any requirement to question the need for the installation per se.

Genuine public perception of danger has been held by the Courts to be a planning factor capable of amounting (perhaps rarely) to a good reason for refusal of planning permission. However, that consideration must be weighed in the balance against other, for instance the Government’s policy to facilitate new telecommunications systems. I have some sympathy for those who fear the potential effects of the proposal in the absence of definitive proof of the equipment. However, emissions from this installation would accord with the Guidelines.

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In terms of health issues, the applicant has confirmed has confirmed that the installation meets the requirements of ICNIRP guidelines with a declaration of conformity.

The main issue to consider therefore is the impact of the proposal on the residential amenities of the surrounding occupiers and the visual quality of street scene.

This is a prior notification application for the installation of a 12.5m high slimline monopole and equipment cabin. The installation is not dissimilar to the appearance of the existing street lighting columns, which are a feature within the area. It is therefore considered that the proposed mast would not present an intrusion within the street scene. The street furniture cabinets are of modest proportions ensuring that no undue visual harm will arise.

The nearest residential property is approximately 25m away. The monopole will not appear incongruous amongst the existing street furniture and will not therefore have a detrimental impact on the residential amenity of the surrounding occupiers.

Recommendation

That prior approval be granted.

Conditions None

Reasons None

Notes None

Drawing Numbers

Contact Officer: Ms J Storey 0151 934 3595 Case Officer: Mrs S Tyldesley 0151 934 3569

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Item No Ref No S/2004/0157 Park Ward

Location 24 Alt Avenue, Maghull

Proposal retrospective application for the retention of a single storey extension at the side & a conservatory at the rear

Applicant Mr Burns Ms Sedgwick

The Site

This application has been called in by Councillor Colbert

This is a semi-detached house in Alt Avenue

Proposal

Retrospective application for the retention of a single storey extension at the side & a conservatory at the rear

History none

Consultations none

Neighbour Representations

Objection received from 26 Alt Ave on grounds of loss of outlook, which is now on to brown pvc cladding and a brick wall; loss of light; interference with amenity from spotlights in the conservatory;

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Policy

The application site is situated in an area allocated as residential on the Council’s Adopted and Draft Deposit Unitary Development Plan.

H12 HOUSE EXTENSIONS SPG6 HOUSE EXTENSIONS XDQ1 DESIGN XMD1 HOUSE EXTENSIONS XSPG12 HOUSE EXTENSIONS

Comments

This conservatory and extension have been constructed. The issues concern impact in the street scene and on the amenity of neighbours.

The side extension creates a kitchen extension and store. Its design is in keeping with the property and street scene and there is no impact on the neighbour who also has an extension at the side. There is no objection to this element of the application.

The conservatory extends the full width of the house (6.26m ) and projects 4.28m. This projection is 1.28m beyond the existing conservatory at the adjacent house, 26 Alt Ave. The SPG normally restricts rear extensions to 3m projection on the boundary but it states that larger extensions will only be permitted where they do not adversely affect the amenities of neighbours. In this case the additional projection is not great and the conservatory roof is low at this point as it is of lean to design. The conservatory projection has an effect little different from a boundary wall. The impact of this additional projection would not justify refusal. The neighbour is also concerned about the design of the conservatory, particularly the use of brown upvc cladding on the side of the roof, which can be seen through her conservatory. This is a design detail, which is, in the Planning director’s view acceptable. The impact of lights occurs partly because of the presence of windows in the side elevation of the complainant’s conservatory. Overall, the impact of the conservatory is acceptable.

Recommendation

That planning permission be granted at the expiry of the neighbour notification period. (15/03/2004).

Contact Officer: Mrs S Tyldesley 0151 934 3569 Case Officer: Mr J E Alford 0151 934 3544

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