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Dismissed24 October 20253364203

Land Outside , Sankey Street , Warrington, WA1 1XG

Planning appeal 3364203 at Land Outside , Sankey Street , Warrington, WA1 1XG (Warrington Borough Council) was dismissed on 24 October 2025 by Inspector Morris T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the kiosk on the character and appearance of the area with specific regard to the settings of listed buildings and the Bridge Street Conservation Area.

installation of 1 no. new communications kiosk with integrated defibrillator and advertising display

Authority
Warrington Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Morris T
Postcode
WA1 1XG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the kiosk on the character and appearance of the area with specific regard to the settings of listed buildings and the Bridge Street Conservation Area
  • Highway safety

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the settings of listed buildings and Conservation Area, which was not outweighed by the moderate public benefits of the communications infrastructure.

What the Inspector cited

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Policy DC2Policy DC6Policy INF3

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