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Dismissed17 May 20233310844

35 Rodney Street, Liverpool, L1 9EN

Planning appeal 3310844 at 35 Rodney Street, Liverpool, L1 9EN (Liverpool City Council) was dismissed on 17 May 2023 by Inspector Watson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed building upon designated heritage assets.

Erection of a part two/part three storey building fronting Pilgrim Street consisting of basement utility room, two garages and entrance hallway at ground floor level with an attic room above, external rear staircase and an open air swimming pool within the rear yard area

Authority
Liverpool City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Watson S
Postcode
L1 9EN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed building upon designated heritage assets
  • the effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of 16 Pilgrim Street

What decided it

The harm to the significance of the listed buildings and conservation area, combined with the unacceptable impact on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, outweighed any benefits of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HD1Policy UD1Policy UD2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 199

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