Pavement on North West Side of Harlow Street, Liverpool, L8 4UB

Planning appeal 3367272 at Pavement on North West Side of Harlow Street, Liverpool, L8 4UB (Liverpool City Council) was allowed on 1 September 2025 by Inspector Gravett R, 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, 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.

the installation of a telecommunications base station consisting of a 20m monopole supporting 6 no. antennas and 1 no. transmission dish, together with 2 no. equipment cabinets, 1 no. electric meter cabinet, and ancillary development thereto

Authority: Liverpool City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Gravett R
Postcode: L8 4UB

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, 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 lack of suitable alternative sites within the constrained western cell search area, combined with the identified need for replacement and improved network coverage and 5G connectivity, outweighed the visual harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: STP4UD1UD2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 122

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