Planning appeal decision
Fazakerley Road Street Works, Fazakerley Road, Orrell Park, Liverpool, L9 2AJ
Planning appeal 3322961 at Fazakerley Road Street Works, Fazakerley Road, Orrell Park, Liverpool, L9 2AJ (Liverpool City Council) was allowed on 15 January 2024 by Inspector Townend K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to trees and the living conditions of the occupants of 2 and 4 Fazakerley Road, 189-193 Rice Lane and 224 Rice Lane, with particular regard to outlook.
5G telecoms installation: H3G 18m street pole and additional equipment cabinets
- Authority
- Liverpool City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Townend K
- Postcode
- L9 2AJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to trees and the living conditions of the occupants of 2 and 4 Fazakerley Road, 189-193 Rice Lane and 224 Rice Lane, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The siting and appearance of the proposed 18-metre pole and cabinets would not harm the character and appearance of the area, including trees and the outlook of neighbouring residential occupiers, when read in context with existing street furniture and the urban backdrop.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GI9Policy STP4Policy UD1Policy UD2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 121
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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