Two-storey detached house at Glenroyd, Elton Avenue, Crosby

What was proposed

The application proposed a two-storey detached dwelling with a new vehicular access to College Road North.

“Date of Meeting: 11 th March 2026 Subject: DC/2025/01585 Glenroyd Elton Avenue Crosby L23 8UW Proposal: Erection of a two storey detached dwelling-house with construction of a vehicular access to College Road North…”

“The application seeks permission for the erection of a two storey detached dwelling-house with construction of a vehicular access onto College Road North in Crosby.”

Officer report

Why officers supported it

Officers considered the revised dwelling compatible with the area, acceptable for neighbours and future residents, and satisfactory for parking, highways, trees and ecology.

“The proposal is considered acceptable, with the proposed dwelling integrating well into the character of College Road North and overcoming the issues identified in the previous refusal. The development would not cause unacceptable impacts on neighbouring living conditions, provides a good standard of accommodation for future occupiers, and meets the Council’s requirements in relation to parking and highway safety.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Environmental, highways and environmental health consultees raised no objections, subject to conditions.

“Merseyside Environmental Advisory Service No objection subject to conditions.”

“Environmental Health No objection subject to conditions.”

Officer report

Objections and concerns

A petition and individual objections raised concerns about privacy, design, living conditions, traffic, construction, wildlife and possible future changes.

“A total of 22 objections have been received from 12 individual addresses. These objections…”

“- Environmental concerns relating to the proposed chimney - Impacts from construction activity, including noise, dust and site operations - Loss of natural habitat and impact on wildlife - Impact on bats…”

Officer report

Who spoke

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

The committee’s decision

The committee approved the recommendation and granted permission subject to the conditions and reasons associated with the application.

“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.”

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