Planning appeal decision
9 Poplar Avenue, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 2ST
Planning appeal 3369445 at 9 Poplar Avenue, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 2ST (Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 24 November 2025 by Inspector Robbie G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposed front boundary fence and electric sliding gate would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Moor Park Conservation Area.
Retrospective approval for front boundary fence and electric sliding gates
- Authority
- Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Robbie G
- Postcode
- L23 2ST
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the proposed front boundary fence and electric sliding gate would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Moor Park Conservation Area
What decided it
The existing dense hedge remains the dominant frontage feature and the dark, recessive colouring of the fence combined with the setback position of the gate means the scheme preserves rather than harms the character and appearance of the conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy NH9Policy NH12
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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