Driveway and boundary wall alteration at Dee Haven, 94 Caldy Road, Caldy

What was proposed

The application sought a widened access, dropped kerb, vehicular crossing, driveway and partial removal of a brick boundary wall.

“Location: Dee Haven, 94 Caldy Road, Caldy, Wirral, CH48 2HZ Proposal: Alteration of vehicular access including extension of dropped kerb, vehicular crossing and driveway. The works involve the partial removal of brick boundary wall [partially retrospective] Applicant: [the applicant] : Antony OToole SHACK Architecture ltd…”

Officer report

The site and its setting

The property is a Grade II listed dwelling in the Caldy Conservation Area, with access from The Green and frontage onto Caldy Road.

“Development Plan designation: Grade II Listed Building Classified Road (Caldy Road to the north of the site) Caldy Conservation Area Primarily Residential Area Site of Archaeological Importance Settlement Area 6 - West Kirby and Hoylake…”

“No.94 Caldy Road (also known as ‘Dee Haven’) in Caldy is, to all intents and purposes, a detached property, albeit it is adjoined to neighbouring No.92 at its porch and entrance hall having originally incorporated No.92. The dwelling is a Grade II Listed Building comprising a black and white mock timber framed building at the front of the plot, a sandstone building behind this which is set within the rear garden, and a later two-storey link between the two buildings.”

Officer report

Consultation and public comments

Highways required a permit, Conservation raised no objection subject to details, one petition objected without reasons, and one representation supported the scheme.

“Summary of Representations REPRESENTATIONS Having regard to the Council Guidance on Publicity for Applications and the Statement of Community Involvement, 10 notification letters were sent to neighbouring properties on 04/12/2025. In response, 1 petition was received on 18/12/2025 objecting to the development signed by 67 individuals.”

“CONSULTATIONS Wirral Council Highways The vehicle access is across adopted highway so a permit will be required, no comment is made on the wall. Conservation No objection to the demolition of the modern brick wall, this is a later addition and not of any architectural or historic significance. To protect the setting of the listed building it is recommended to see an example of how the proposed piers would appear, along with a specification of them, as a condition.”

Officer report

Who spoke to members

A representative of the applicant addressed the committee and answered members’ questions.

Members considered the application

Members debated the application before the Chair moved a motion, which was seconded by another councillor.

“On a motion by the Chair, Councillor Steve Foulkes, and seconded by Councillor L Luxon-Kewley, it was:”

Minutes

The committee’s vote

The committee unanimously resolved to authorise approval, subject to conditions.

“Resolved (unanimously) - That for the reasons set out in the report the Chief Planner, Assistant Director of Regeneration and Place be authorised to approve the application subject to the following conditions:”

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