Entrance to Botanic Park, Edge Lane, Kensington, Liverpool, L7 9LB

Planning appeal 3323126 at Entrance to Botanic Park, Edge Lane, Kensington, Liverpool, L7 9LB (Liverpool City Council) was dismissed on 30 January 2024 by Inspector Rafiq F, 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, having regard to the setting of the listed Wavertree Botanic Garden and Park and listed Botanic Park Lodge.

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Authority: Liverpool City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Rafiq F
Postcode: L7 9LB

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, having regard to the setting of the listed Wavertree Botanic Garden and Park and listed Botanic Park Lodge
The long-term health of trees
Whether any harm would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and the setting of the listed Wavertree Botanic Garden and Park, combined with potential unacceptable adverse effects on the long-term health of nearby trees, was not outweighed by the need for the installation where less harmful alternatives had not been properly explored.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy UD1Policy HD1Policy STP4Policy GI 9
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 119

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