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Dismissed5 August 20213269260

Roby Road, Liverpool

Planning appeal 3269260 at Roby Road, Liverpool (Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 August 2021 by Inspector Wraight G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

the installation of a 20m high streetworks column supporting 6no.antennas, 2no. 0.3m dishes and ancillary equipment. The installation of 2no. equipment cabinets and development ancillary thereto

Authority
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Wraight G
Postcode
L36 4QZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the siting and appearance of the proposed development outweighed the economic and social benefits of improved telecommunications networks.

The economic and social benefits of the proposed development and technical constraints on its size did not outweigh the significant harm to the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS20Policy CS19Saved Policy ENV8

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