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Dismissed14 January 20263374145

Dolce Vita Restaurant, 90 Station Road, Ainsdale , Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3HW

Planning appeal 3374145 at Dolce Vita Restaurant, 90 Station Road, Ainsdale , Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3HW (Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 14 January 2026 by Inspector Unwin N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

the installation of a building at the front of the restaurant to provide service to external seating area

Authority
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Unwin N
Postcode
PR8 3HW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The substantial, enclosed building would project significantly above the boundary wall and create a visually intrusive form that harms the open character and appearance of the area, conflicting with Policy EQ2.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EQ2

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