Cavern Restaurant, 7 Mathew Street, Liverpool, L2 6RE

Planning appeal 3360864 at Cavern Restaurant, 7 Mathew Street, Liverpool, L2 6RE (Liverpool City Council) was dismissed on 19 November 2025 by Inspector Veevers A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development preserves the Grade II listed building known as the Produce Exchange Buildings, its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest it possesses, and preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Castle Street Conservation Area.

Provision of new conservatory to front of restaurant

Authority: Liverpool City Council
Appeal type: other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Veevers A
Postcode: L2 6RE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the development preserves the Grade II listed building known as the Produce Exchange Buildings, its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest it possesses, and preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Castle Street Conservation Area

What decided it

The conservatory fails to preserve the Grade II listed building or the character and appearance of the conservation area, causing less than substantial harm to designated heritage assets that is not justified by clear and convincing public benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HD1Policy UD9
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 215

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