Warren Road, Blundellsands, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 6UF

Planning appeal 3361529 at Warren Road, Blundellsands, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 6UF (Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 30 July 2025 by Inspector Hobbs J, 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, and on Blundellsands United Reformed Church and Church of St Joseph, and the Blundellsands Park Conservation Area.

prior notification procedure for the installation of 1no. 20m Valmont street pole, 6no. panel antennas, 2no. 300mm dishes, 5 no. cabinets and ancillary equipment

Authority: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Hobbs J
Postcode: L23 6UF

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, and on Blundellsands United Reformed Church and Church of St Joseph, and the Blundellsands Park Conservation Area
if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The failure to demonstrate that there are no suitable alternative sites for the installation, combined with the substantial weight given to the harm caused to designated heritage assets, meant the benefits of improved mobile coverage would not outweigh the harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: EQ2HC3NH9NH11NH12
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 120Paragraph 122Paragraph 123Paragraph 212Paragraph 215

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