Planning appeal decision
Stonebridge Lane, Gillmoss, Liverpool, North West England, L11 9BF
Planning appeal 3305623 at Stonebridge Lane, Gillmoss, Liverpool, North West England, L11 9BF (Liverpool City Council) was dismissed on 29 June 2023 by Inspector Brook S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation upon the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring residential properties, with specific regard to outlook.
Proposed Telecommunications upgrade. Proposed 20.0m AGL Phase 8 monopole c/w wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- Liverpool City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Brook S
- Postcode
- L11 4UE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation upon the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring residential properties, with specific regard to outlook
What decided it
The harm to character and appearance caused by the monopole's contrasting scale and exposed position, combined with the appellant's failure to demonstrate that alternative sites had been adequately considered, meant the benefits of improved 5G coverage did not outweigh the identified harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy UD1Policy UD2Policy STP4
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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