Supported living refurbishment at Nazareth House, Liverpool Road, Crosby

What was proposed

The application sought listed building consent for remodelling and refurbishment connected with changing a former children’s home into supported living accommodation.

“DC/2025/00402 Listed Building Consent for remodelling and refurbishment works to the external and internal fabric of Nazareth Villa and ancillary works.”

“The site comprises Nazareth House (that portion called Crosby House only) which is a Grade II Listed Italianate villa built in the early-mid 19 th century. The proposal seeks planning permission and listed building consent for the change of use of Nazareth Villa from a children’s home to supported living accommodation for homeless individuals. The scheme includes minor physical alterations to the site.”

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Earlier applications

Various planning applications had been made on the site, but none were relevant to this scheme.

“There have been various planning applications on the site, none of which are relevant to this scheme.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval with conditions because the care-related use was acceptable and the proposal addressed design, heritage, amenity, highways, ecology and biodiversity matters.

“The main planning issues for consideration include the principle of development, design and potential impact on the surrounding area, including the heritage assets, neighbouring living conditions, tree and landscaping, the highways requirements ecology and biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements.”

“The site is located within an area designated as a care institution under the Sefton Local Plan. The proposed use is considered to remain within the scope of care-related activities and is considered to align with the policy objectives and to comply with the adopted Local Plan policies. In the absence of any other material considerations, the planning application is recommended for approval subject to conditions.”

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Consultees’ responses

The conservation, highways, environmental health and ecology consultees raised no objections subject to conditions, while other listed consultees also raised no objection.

“Conservation Manager No objection subject to conditions.”

“Highways Manager No objection subject to conditions.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The committee heard a petition on behalf of objectors and a response from the applicant’s agent.

Committee consideration

The committee considered the applications and the recommendation that both permissions be granted subject to stated conditions and reasons.

“The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Officer recommending that the above applications for (a) the change of use of Nazareth Villa from a children's home to supported living accommodation including the insertion of new windows, a replacement gate, a cycle store and reconfigured hard surfacing and ancillary works following the removal of a fire escape and ladder (application No.”

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