Front and side extension at 192 Cambridge Road, Southport

“Proposal: Erection of a single storey extension to the front and side elevations with accessible access and new boundary treatment (Part Retrospective) - alternative to DC/2026/00016.”

“This is a full application (part retrospective) for a single storey extension to the front (Cambridge Road) and side (Manor Road) elevations with ramp access from the corner of the site and amended materials to the boundary treatment to the Cambridge Road and Manor Road boundaries and to the boundary with 1 Manor Road.”

“The site is a restaurant/café on the ground floor of a two storey property; the first floor is a residential flat under the control of the applicant recently granted permission to be used as ancillary storage and office for the restaurant. The property is located on the north-west corner of Cambridge Road and Manor Road and surrounded by residential properties…”

“A single storey extension to the front and side elevation with accessible access and new boundary treatment was refused in March 2026 – app.ref: DC/2026/00016. This is currently the subject of an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate, but which is yet to be determined.”

“An application to change the first floor of the site from residential to storage/office in conjunction with the restaurant/café - DC/2025/02049 was approved in May 2026.”

“The key issues relate to the impact on the living conditions of neighbouring properties, the character and appearance of the Churchtown Conservation Area and highway safety.”

“It is considered for reasons within this report the development creates a harmful impact on the living conditions of neighbouring properties and neither preserves or enhances the character and appearance of the Churchtown Conservation Area. The development is contrary to the Seton Local Plan.”

“Highways Manager No objection subject to conditions relating to:”

“Conservation The works individually - extension/store/boundary treatment - and cumulatively have caused harm to the character and appearance of the building and to the conservation area. In terms of the Act the scheme fails to preserve and enhance the character and appearance of the Churchtown Conservation area. The proposals do not meet with the requirements of the relevant local plan policies.”

“Concerns have been raised by local residents in relation to additional noise and disturbance being created because of the extension and additional on street parking created by visitors to the restaurant.”

“The covered and permanent nature of the extension provides opportunity for use by a significantly increased number of clients all year round regardless of weather conditions as acknowledged in the accompanying Planning & Heritage Statement accompanying the application.”

“That the recommendation be approved and the application be refused for the following reasons:-”

“(1) the extension, by reason of its design, size and location appears as a dominant and overbearing addition which creates an adverse visual impact on the character and appearance of the site. It neither preserves or enhances the Churchtown Conservation area and there are no public benefits that outweigh the harm created. The development does not accord with Policies NH11 and NH12 of the Local Plan;”