Streetworks on Cartbridge Lane, Halewood Green, Halewood, Knowsley, L26 6LS

Planning appeal 3359123 at Streetworks on Cartbridge Lane, Halewood Green, Halewood, Knowsley, L26 6LS (Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 May 2025 by Inspector Morgan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed telecommunications development on the character and appearance of the area.

the installation of a 17.5m high streetworks column supporting 6 no. antennas, 2 no. 0.3m dishes and ancillary equipment; the installation of 2 no. equipment cabinets and development ancillary thereto

Authority: Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Morgan R
Postcode: L26 6LS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed telecommunications development on the character and appearance of the area
if harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternative sites

What decided it

The siting and appearance of the proposed telecommunications equipment would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area, and it has not been satisfactorily demonstrated that there are no other, less harmful options available.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS2Policy CS19Policy H5Policy ENV8
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 119Paragraph 122

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