33 homes and four apartments at Land To The Rear Of 34 Lynton Road, Birkdale, Southport

“Report of: CHIEF PLANNING OFFICERDerek McKenzie Report to:PLANNING COMMITTEEDate of Meeting: 25 th June 2025 Subject:DC/2022/00242 Land To the Rear of 34 Lynton Road Birkdale Southport PR8 3AW Proposal:Erection of 33 No. dwellings (including 4 apartments) and associated works, following the demolition of No. Lynton Road to create new vehicular access from Lynton Road.”

“Matters relating to affordable housing, housing mix and planning obligations are also relevant. The report concludes that the proposal complies with adopted Development Plan policies and, in the absence of any other material considerations, the application is recommended for approval subject to conditions and a Section 106 legal agreement in relation to affordable housing, highway improvements, impact on designated sites, ecological mitigation measures and local employment.”

“The Site The application site measures 1.5 hectares in area and lies to the rear of the properties forming Nos. 26-98 Lynton Road. The existing property at No. Lynton Road would be demolished to facilitate an access point to serve the development. The Merseyrail “Northern Line” serving destinations from Liverpool to Southport, runs parallel to the site’s western boundary. Beyond that is Hillside Golf Club (HGC).”

“8.2The changes have resulted in an enhanced development proposal which would be in- keeping with character of properties within the wider area and would not cause significant harm to the living conditions of existing occupiers of properties close to the site by way of overlooking, loss of outlook, privacy or by being overbearing. The site access would be facilitated by demolishing the existing property at No.”

“Recommendation – Approve subject to conditions and the signing of a section 106 legal agreement to secure the following: -A financial contribution of £12,259.50 (at £371.50 per dwelling) to mitigate the recreational pressure on the Sefton Coast -A financial contribution of £25,000 for highway accessibility enhancements -The implementation of the Herpetofauna Translocation & Mitigation Plan and a financial contribution of £71,929 to translocate and enhance off-site habitat…”

“Consultations Local Planning Manager: No objection subject to planning obligations to secure payments for off- site affordable housing provision and recreational pressure Environmental Health Manager: No objection subject to conditions. Highways Manager: No objection subject to conditions and contribution towards highway improvements. Flooding & Drainage Manager: No objection subject to conditions. United Utilities: No objection subject to conditions.”

“Sport England have made comments on the application raising concerns as to how the proposed development would impact on the existing golf course to the west of the development site. The comments made are a material consideration, however they would not be afforded the weight it would ordinarily be as a statutory consultee. The reasons for this are discussed below.”

“-Additional burden on the existing infrastructure and services; schools/doctors etc. -Housing allocation was disputed during the preparation of the Local Plan -Sefton has sufficient housing in place to meet the Local Plan -Development does not include affordable housing and doesn’t support the Local Plan housing mix Amenity/Living conditions -Demolition/construction works will cause disturbance & disruption -Gable end properties too close to boundary, impact on view/loss of…”

“-Indicative capacity was only for 25 houses -Houses must be of a high standard and not look tacky Highways -Additional traffic/pollution generated -Waterloo Road already busy junction and will worsen -Accidents and “near misses” regularly seen on Waterloo Road -Developers should pay for upgrade to junction, including traffic lights -View and access and egress from new access would be hazardous -Will cause congestion and parking is insufficient -Land would be better used as a…”

“The application had previously been considered by the Planning Committee on 25 June 2025 and was deferred in order to secure clarification of the potential impact the development would have on the junction with Waterloo Road and for further details on the economic viability of the development, specifically in relation to Affordable Housing provision.”

“The report submitted set out further information regarding the impact the development would have on the junction with Waterloo Road and the economic viability of the development. It also set out a number of further objections which had been received since the previous meeting, together with comments on the further objections.”

“That the recommendation be approved and the application be granted subject to the conditions and for the reasons stated or referred to in the report and in Late Representations and subject to the signing of a section 106 legal agreement.”