Change of use of ground floor of premises from extant (sui generis) licenced social club use with ancillary car park to storage and distribution class (B8) use with ancillary car park
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Borough Success Rate
In Halton Borough Council, approx 25.0% of Change of use appeals are successful. (Sample: 12 cases).
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Inspector Profile: Westbrook J
Archive Data: 21 Decisions
Allowance Rate (Change of use)
9.5%
↓ Strict
National Average (Change of use)
32.5%
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Appeal Decision
Site visit made on 12 January 2026
by J D Westbrook BSc (Hons) MSc MRTPI
an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State
Decision date: 26 January 2026
Appeal Ref: 6001359
Former Oddies Club, Hale Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8XQ
• The appeal is made under section 78 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended)
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