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Dismissed18 November 20213279581

Central Reservation of Aigburth Road (Opposite Belgrave Road) , Liverpool, L17 4LF

Planning appeal 3279581 at Central Reservation of Aigburth Road (Opposite Belgrave Road) , Liverpool, L17 4LF (Liverpool City Council) was dismissed on 18 November 2021 by Inspector Caine M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the siting and appearance of the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Lark Lane Conservation Area.

the installation of an 18 metre high monopole supporting 6 no. antennas and 2 no. transmission dishes, 4 no. equipment cabinets and development works ancillary thereto

Authority
Liverpool City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Caine M
Postcode
L17 4LF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether or not the siting and appearance of the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Lark Lane Conservation Area
  • In the event of any harm to the significance of designated heritage asset being found, whether or not this would be outweighed by the need for the installation in the proposed location, the lack of less harmful alternative sites, and the proposal's public benefits

What decided it

The failure to demonstrate that less harmful alternatives had been adequately explored, combined with the significant less-than-substantial harm to the Conservation Area, meant the public benefits carried insufficient weight to outweigh the heritage harm.

The less than substantial but significant harm to the designated heritage asset was not outweighed by the public benefits of enhanced 5G connectivity and network capacity, as the appellant had not adequately demonstrated that the benefits could not be achieved through redevelopment of the approved alternative mast site.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Saved UDP Policy HD11Saved UDP Policy HD27Emerging Plan Policy STP5Emerging Plan Policy HD1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 201Paragraph 202Paragraph 117

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