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Allowed8 January 20253350796

52 Lark Lane, Liverpool, L17 8UU

Planning appeal 3350796 at 52 Lark Lane, Liverpool, L17 8UU (Liverpool City Council) was allowed on 8 January 2025 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Lark Lane Conservation Area.

erect metal pergola type structure with fixed glazed roof at the side and front of the site in connection with the use of the side and front as external eating and drinking areas operating between 08:00 and 22:00 hours and relocate/enclose bin storage area

Authority
Liverpool City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector
Smith J
Postcode
L17 8UU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Lark Lane Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposed pergola structure, through its glazed roof and open design, would preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area by maintaining the sense of space to the front elevation when viewed from Lark Lane.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HD1Policy UD1Policy UD2Policy UD7

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