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Dismissed7 August 20266010862

25 Larkfield Road, Liverpool, L17 9PR

Planning appeal 6010862 at 25 Larkfield Road, Liverpool, L17 9PR (Liverpool City Council) was dismissed on 7 August 2026 by Inspector Martin H Seddon, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the street scene.

to erect a porch to front of property and demolition of front wall to enlarge existing driveway

Authority
Liverpool City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
Martin H Seddon
Postcode
L17 9PR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the street scene
  • The effect on highway and pedestrian safety

What decided it

The proposed porch's excessive depth and resulting prominence would harm the character and appearance of the street scene, and the parking arrangements would compromise pedestrian safety.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H8: House ExtensionsPolicy UD1: Local character and distinctivenessPolicy TP6Policy TP8

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