Six houses with parking at 60-70 Harefield Road, Liverpool

“The application proposes redevelopment of the site for two no. 2 storey houses (2 bed) and 4 no. 3 storey houses (4 bed) with associated parking, laid out as three pairs of semi-detached properties.”

“The application site comprises a vacant plot fronting Harefield Road to the east and backing onto Stapleton Avenue Public Park to the west. The junction between Harefield Road and Welton Green is located to the east of the site. Harefield Road is a residential street comprising two storey terraced houses. The side boundary to No. Harefield Road bounds the site to the north and the side boundary to No. Harefield Road bounds the site to the south.”

“The plot is a regular rectangular shape and approximately 1330sqm in area. It is grassed over with some hedges and bushes to the boundaries. The site is secured with palisade fencing. Current access into the site is via a gate in the boundary fencing along Harefield Road. Historic maps show that there was a row of terraced properties on the site, prior to their demolition in the early 2000s.”

“00PM/1328 - To demolish premises. Prior approval given in 2000 and implemented to remove the former dwellings from the site.”

“NPPF paragraph 73 states that ‘great weight’ should be given to the benefits of using suitable sites within existing settlements for homes. The application site is in a sustainable location and would redevelop a vacant plot which is currently underutilised in a primarily residential area.”

“The layout, design, scale and appearance of the proposed residential development is considered acceptable in the site context. The redevelopment of the vacant site which has palisade fencing would enhance the street scene and appearance of the site, making a positive contribution to visual amenity.”

“Neighbours 5 pro-forma letters of objection were received, along with a petition signed by 68 residents. The grounds for objection are summarised as follows: - • Impact on Local Amenity: The proposed development would significantly impact the amenity of nearby residents, causing increased noise, loss of light and overlooking.”

“A presentation showing images of the site of the application and of the proposed development was displayed on screen and the Planning Case Officer outlined the application.”

“On the basis of the Case Officer assessment, the application was recommended for approval. _____”

“25F/1931 to erect two 2 storey houses and four 3 storey houses with associated parking at 60-70 Harefield Road, Liverpool 24, be approved with Conditions as proposed by the Director of Planning and Building Control. _____”

“That the Application be approved subject to the Conditions proposed by the Director of Planning and Building Control.”