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Planning appeals in Liverpool City Council, 2023

116 appeals decided in 2023, 50% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.

  1. Dismissed29 December 2023· minor3322957
    Corner of South Sudley Road and Holmefield Road, Liverpool, L19 9DX

    a 5G telecoms installation: H3G 20m street pole and additional equipment cabinets

  2. Allowed22 December 2023· minor3323233
    Central Reservation on Muirhead Avenue, Near Junction With Liddell Avenue, Liverpool, L13 0BA

    a 5G telecoms installation: H3G 15m street pole and additional equipment cabinets

  3. Allowed22 December 2023· minor3323229
    Junction of Bentham Drive and Bowland Avenue, Liverpool, L16 1JW

    a 5G telecoms installation: H3G 16m street pole and additional equipment cabinets

  4. Allowed22 December 2023· minor3322967
    Junction of West Derby Road and Orphan Drive, Liverpool, L13 8AJ

    a 5G telecoms installation: H3G 20m street pole and additional equipment cabinets

  5. Allowed22 December 2023· minor3322903
    Junction of Richard Kelly Drive and Abingdon Grove, Liverpool, L4 9UZ

    a proposed 5G telecoms installation: H3G 16m street pole and additional equipment cabinets

  6. Allowed22 December 2023· minor3322893
    Warbreck Moor Opposite Junction With Danehurst Road, Liverpool, L9 0HU

    a proposed 5G telecoms installation: H3G 18m street pole and additional equipment cabinets

  7. Unknown20 December 2023· minor3323729
    Land to the Rear of Swan Street , Old Swan, Liverpool, L13 3AD
  8. Allowed13 December 2023· householder3330585
    33 Dowsefield Lane, Liverpool, L18 3JG

    a rear single-storey extension to create open-plan kitchen, diner and living space and other ground floor internal re-modelling works

  9. Allowed7 December 2023· commercial3326278
    47 North John Street, Liverpool, L2 6PB

    the conversion of roadside static advertising display to full-motion advertising display

  10. Allowed6 December 2023· ldc3327363
    142 Alder Road, Liverpool, L12 9ES

    Hip to gable extension, dormer extension at rear and rooflights

  11. Dismissed28 November 2023· householder3328215
    10 Cottonwood, Liverpool, Merseyside, L17 7ES

    Erection of a one metre high wooden boundary fence [in keeping with existing side and back garden fencing] to the front right side of the property

  12. Allowed23 November 2023· ldc3316521
    3 Measham Way, Liverpool, L12 0NL

    C3(b) - occupation by two adult men with personal care needs living as a single household

  13. Allowed17 November 2023· minor3319094
    27 Spellow Lane, Liverpool, L4 4DE

    the change of use from a HMO property to a children's therapeutic residential care home providing sole or main residence for up to four young people forming a single household

  14. Dismissed17 November 2023· minor3315434
    Darley Drive Street Works, Darley Drive, Liverpool, L12 8QP

    a 5G telecoms installation: H3G 18m street pole and additional equipment cabinets

  15. Dismissed9 November 2023· minor3319301
    56-58 Lark Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L17 8UU

    steel framed canopy/awning to front of existing restaurant

  16. Dismissed26 October 2023· householder3325729
    10 Barnhurst Road, Liverpool, L16 7QA

    to erect a first floor extension at side, single storey extension at front (incorporating a new porch)

  17. Allowed26 October 2023· commercial3325677
    Erskine Street Industrial Estate, Erskine St/Trafalgar Way, Liverpool, L6 1AP

    to new 96 sheet size illuminated digital poster panel incorporating a Liver birds sculpture surround for the display of statis poster advertisements

  18. Allowed26 October 2023· commercial3325359
    357 Westminster Road, Liverpool, L4 3TF

    to display a 48 sheet illuminated digital poster display

  19. Allowed26 October 2023· advert3319657
    11-13 Stanley Road, Liverpool, L5 2PX

    Display of 1 x wall mounted LED Digital display

  20. Dismissed24 October 2023· householder3320050
    43 Beauclair Drive, Liverpool, L15 6XQ

    to erect two-storey side extension, first-floor rear extension at rear, loft conversion incorporating rear dormer

  21. Dismissed16 October 2023· minor3318784
    2 Rowen Court, Liverpool, Merseyside, L17 0EJ

    change of use of coach house from use in conjunction with main dwelling, to stand alone dwelling. New access to 2 Rowen Court off Woodlands Road. Landscaping works to accommodate the above

  22. Allowed12 October 2023· minor3319069
    Central Reservation, Blackwood Avenue, Woolton, Liverpool, L25 4RN

    the installation of a 17.5m streetworks monopole, supporting 6 no. antennas, 2no. 0.3m dishes, 2no. equipment cabinets and associated ancillary equipment

  23. Dismissed10 October 2023· minor3314904
    37 Arundel Avenue, Liverpool, L17 3BY

    to use premises as an 8 person HMO

  24. Allowed3 October 2023· minor3318486
    Streetworks Near Bus Stop Adjacent to Stonebridge Park and Ride, East Lancs Road, Gilmoss Lane , Liverpool , L11 0BB

    Installation of a 20m high streetworks column supporting 6 no. antennas, 1 no. 0.3m dish, 1no. 0.6m dish. The installation of 2 no. equipment cabinets and development ancillary thereto

  25. Dismissed28 September 2023· householder3324127
    5 Gateacres Rise,, Liverpool,, L25 5LA

    to retain new boundary fence to side and rear with ivy trellis

  26. Dismissed28 September 2023· householder3322273
    Cedar House, Fulwood Park, Liverpool, Merseyside, L17 5AG

    retrospective application to replace existing 6ft high timber fence which was damaged in parts with a 4ft fence on the perimeter wall

  27. Dismissed27 September 2023· ldc3324150
    2 Halkyn Avenue, Liverpool, L17 2AH

    the use of property as 7 Bed HMO within class Sui Generis. Building Works carried out under Building Control validation ref 18/2399FP - Kitchen extension at rear (convert upstairs kitchen to shower room and separate toilet, extend downstairs kitchen and make open plan)

  28. Split Decision27 September 2023· ldc3320355
    30 Bentley Road, Liverpool, L8 0SZ

    a 10 bedroom HMO and the replacement of timber single glazed windows to UPC framed double glazed

  29. Dismissed27 September 2023· ldc3319947
    12 Ampthill Road , Aigburth, Liverpool, L17 9QW

    a 7 bedroom house in multiple occupation

  30. Allowed27 September 2023· ldc3311974
    3 Mostyn Hall, Gainsborough Road, Liverpool, L15 3HX

    Use of the property as an 8 bed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)

  31. Allowed11 September 2023· minor3315194
    118 Empress Road, Kensington, Liverpool, L7 8SF

    erection of a two-storey extension and single-storey extension to the rear, 2 no. roof lights to front elevation and 2 no. roof lights to rear elevation

  32. Dismissed24 August 2023· minor3315541
    32 Lesseps Road, Liverpool, L8 0RD

    change of use from Use Class C4 dwellinghouse in multiple occupation (for up to six occupants) to sui generis house in multiple occupation for eight occupants

  33. Allowed24 August 2023· minor3315540
    32 Lesseps Road, Liverpool, L8 0RD

    change of use from Use Class C4 dwellinghouse in multiple occupation (for up to six occupants) to sui generis house in multiple occupation for eight occupants

  34. Allowed22 August 2023· minor3310946
    23 Garmoyle Road, Liverpool, L15 3HN

    retention of property as a seven bed HMO

  35. Dismissed10 August 2023· householder3320335
    12 Heydale Road , Liverpool, L18 5JQ

    a double storey side and partial rear extension

  36. Allowed9 August 2023· householder3323516
    2 Bracken Wood, Croxteth Park, West Derby, Liverpool, L12 0NG

    a two storey extension to the side and a single storey extension to the rear of an existing dwelling

  37. Dismissed9 August 2023· minor3315421
    Rose Lane Street Works, Rose Lane, Liverpool, L18 5HJ

    5G telecoms installation: H3G 15m street pole and additional equipment cabinets

  38. Dismissed8 August 2023· other3315437
    Mill Lane Street Works, Mill Lane, Liverpool, L15 8LY

    5G telecoms installation: H3G 15m street pole and additional equipment cabinets

  39. Allowed7 August 2023· minor3304145
    Site Outside Sports Centre, Walton Hall Avenue, Walton, Liverpool

    installation of a 20m high streetworks column supporting 6no.antennas, 2no. 0.3m dishes and ancillary equipment, and the installation of 2no. equipment cabinets and development ancillary thereto

  40. Dismissed27 July 2023· householder3320942
    78 Camphill Road, Liverpool, L25 7UQ

    the erection of boundary treatment facing the highway

  41. Allowed27 July 2023· householder3318257
    1 Southfield Road, Liverpool, L9 8AU

    erection of a single storey extension at rear and side with integrated garage, a porch to front, a hip to gable roof extension, a dormer extension at rear and installation of roof lights at front

  42. Dismissed27 July 2023· ldc3317515
    103 Claremont Road, Wavertree, Liverpool, L15 3HJ
  43. Dismissed26 July 2023· commercial3316538
    Go Fuels, 257 St Marys Road, Garston, Merseyside, L19 0NE

    1 No totem sign and 2 No. canopy signs, internally illuminated

  44. Dismissed26 July 2023· major3311132
    33-41 Stafford Street, Liverpool, L3 8LG

    redevelopment and partial change of use for derelict building. New shop front and internal works to form 4no. retail units at ground floor level with new stepped access to individual units. Conversion and extension, including additional storey, of upper levels to provide 4no. three bed flats and 6no. two bed flats

  45. Dismissed25 July 2023· householder3319886
    57 Childwall Valley Road, Liverpool, L16 4PB

    the retention of dormer extension to the rear

  46. Dismissed25 July 2023· minor3312784
    328 Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, L8 7QL

    Change of use of ground floor take-away with residential accommodation above to 8 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), including alterations to ground floor front elevation with new window and door

  47. Allowed13 July 2023· minor3313133
    Beech Court, Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 3JZ

    to erect one additional storey to existing block so as to create 9no. flats

  48. Dismissed6 July 2023· commercial3318368
    Land A Great Homer Street, Skirving Street, Jennifer Avenue, Liverpool, L5 5AA

    3 x wall mounted billboard

  49. Dismissed6 July 2023· minor3306989
    Pins, 45-61 Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 5AP

    Variation of condition 10 to extend opening hours from 0200 to 0230 hours for mixed use development comprising restaurant/bar (Use Class A3/A4) and bowling alley (Use Class D2)

  50. Allowed3 July 2023· householder3307697
    59 Fulwood Drive, Aigburth, Liverpool, Merseyside, L17 9QU

    Re-clad front elevation

  51. Allowed30 June 2023· minor3315086
    184 Molyneux Road, Kensington, Liverpool, L6 6AW

    change use of ground floor from shop to residential, roof extension to existing roof for loft conversion, conversion of existing dwelling into a 7 no bed HMO

  52. Dismissed29 June 2023· minor3305623
    Stonebridge Lane, Gillmoss, Liverpool, North West England, L11 9BF

    Proposed Telecommunications upgrade. Proposed 20.0m AGL Phase 8 monopole c/w wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

  53. Dismissed27 June 2023· commercial3321345
    Land at 243-249 East Prescot Road, Liverpool, L14 5NA

    Installation of 1 x 48 sheet digital advertising display unit, measuring 6.2m wide x 3.2m high, and comprising pressed metal frame with sealed LED screen

  54. Allowed27 June 2023· minor3310240
    13 Ivanhoe Road, Aigburth, Liverpool, L17 8XE

    Change of use from dwellinghouse to 8 bedroom HMO. The house already has a HMO License in place

  55. Dismissed22 June 2023· minor3312201
    Long Lane North, Hartley, Liverpool, L9 7AA

    The installation of a 17.5m high streetworks column supporting 6no. antennas, 2no. 0.3m dishes and ancillary equipment. The installation of 2no. equipment cabinets and development ancillary thereto

  56. Allowed22 June 2023· minor3308068
    27 Spellow Lane, Liverpool, L4 4DE

    described on the planning application form as ‘Change of use from a small HMO (Class C4) to a large HMO (Sui Generis) arising from the use of 1 existing first floor room to accommodate 1 additional en-suite bedroom and the erection of cycle stores at the rear of the premises

  57. Dismissed15 June 2023· householder3315080
    25 Heyscroft Road, Liverpool, L25 8RU

    demolition of existing garage and construction of two storey gable extension, single storey rear extension

  58. Allowed15 June 2023· householder3309931
    28 South Road, Grassendale Park, Liverpool, L19 0LT

    to move a pedestrian gatepost by 0.8m to allow for the creation of a new driveway

  59. Dismissed15 June 2023· householder3305716
    14 Fawley Road, Liverpool, L18 9TF

    dormer bedroom extension

  60. Dismissed13 June 2023· householder3315514
    28 Well Lane, Liverpool, L16 5ET

    a two storey extension at side and rear, single storey rear extension and detached double garage

  61. Allowed13 June 2023· minor3306693
    Stanhope Street/Grafton Street/Mann Street, Liverpool, L8 5RE

    Mixed use venue constructed from shipping containers on part of existing car park for temporary three year period, to be used for exhibition space; community/cultural group space; music events; food and beverage; temporary market space; conferencing; and educational/workshop space

  62. Dismissed8 June 2023· commercial3320343
    Land On The East Side Of Speke Hall Road, Hunt's Cross, Liverpool, L24 9HE

    the installation of a digital advertising display

  63. Allowed7 June 2023· minor3311110
    37 Ullet Road and 2 Sydenham Avenue, Liverpool, L17 3AS

    the conversion of existing nursing home into 5no. hmo units and all associated works at 37 Ullet Road/2 Sydenham Avenue

  64. Allowed1 June 2023· householder3317477
    6 Basil Road, Liverpool, L16 5EJ

    the construction of a pitched roof first floor extension at the rear and a single storey extension to the side

  65. Allowed1 June 2023· householder3317113
    11 Halkyn Avenue, Liverpool, L17 2AH

    the installation of uPVC windows and door to front, side and rear elevation

  66. Allowed23 May 2023· minor3314880
    141 Empress Road, Kensington, Liverpool, L7 8SF

    the erection of a two-storey extension and single- storey extension to the rear, 2 no. roof lights to front elevation and 2 no. roof lights to rear elevation

  67. Dismissed17 May 2023· minor3310844
    35 Rodney Street, Liverpool, L1 9EN

    Erection of a part two/part three storey building fronting Pilgrim Street consisting of basement utility room, two garages and entrance hallway at ground floor level with an attic room above, external rear staircase and an open air swimming pool within the rear yard area

  68. Dismissed16 May 2023· major3309678
    Liverpool Community Probation Centre, 180 Falkner Street, Liverpool, L8 7SX
  69. Allowed15 May 2023· householder3318331
    10 Ambleside Road, Liverpool, L18 9US

    resubmission of application 20H/2367 to retain existing front, side, and rear extensions, including rear dormer, following implementation of planning permission reference 17H/2956

  70. Allowed15 May 2023· ldc3315708
    8 Fingland Road, Liverpool, L15 0ES

    a C4 Use Class House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)

  71. Allowed10 May 2023· householder3317872
    32 Woburn Hill, Liverpool, L13 6RL

    the erection of a roof extension

  72. Dismissed10 May 2023· householder3317610
    31 Oswestry Street, Liverpool, L5 1AJ

    the erection of a new porch to front

  73. Allowed5 May 2023· other3301964
    The Orangery, , Knolle Park,, Liverpool, L25 6EQ
  74. Allowed5 May 2023· minor3301952
    The Orangery,, Knolle Park, Liverpool, L25 6EQ
  75. Allowed26 April 2023· ldc3312161
    18 Rossett Avenue, Liverpool, L17 2AP

    a C4 - a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4)

  76. Allowed26 April 2023· ldc3310207
    29 Jubilee Drive, Liverpool, L7 8SJ

    a house of multiple occupancy (HMO)

  77. Dismissed25 April 2023· householder3314733
    7 Blackwood Avenue, Liverpool, L25 4RN

    a new boundary wall to front

  78. Allowed25 April 2023· householder3314627
    23 Primrose Road, Liverpool, L18 2HE

    The construction of a powder coated, lightweight aluminium outbuilding Pergola structure, complete with adjustable roof solar shading, laminated and toughened glass sliding door and adjustable privacy blinds, to form a therapeutic break out zone within the garden and dwelling area

  79. Dismissed25 April 2023· householder3313821
    36 Glentrees Road, Liverpool, L12 5EU

    two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, through-coloured render of whole property, new windows throughout & full new roof

  80. Allowed25 April 2023· ldc3306482
    Flat Above 605 Smithdown Road, Wavertree, Liverpool, L15 5AG

    Use of the property as a small HMO (House in Multiple Occupation)

  81. Dismissed24 April 2023· commercial3311018
    New Zealand House, 18 Water Street, Liverpool, L2 8TD

    2 No. new 2000x480mm illuminated projecting signs to front elevation. Installation of retractable canopy along front elevation. Addition of flag to existing flagpole. Addition of fixed banner to front elevation

  82. Allowed18 April 2023· householder3315465
    76 Holmefield Road, Liverpool, L19 3PQ

    a two-storey side extension, single-storey front and rear extensions

  83. Dismissed18 April 2023· commercial3307391
    Picton Road Railway Bridge (West Of Bridge), Liverpool, L15 1EA

    to upgrade existing advertisement billboard to digital LED advertisement

  84. Dismissed18 April 2023· ldc3301956
    80 Blantyre Road, Liverpool, L15 3HT

    the use of the property as a Class C4 House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)

  85. Allowed18 April 2023· ldc3294852
    23 Kempton Road, Liverpool, L15 1HE

    existing use of premises as a house in multiple occupation for 3-6 persons (Use Class C4)

  86. Dismissed4 April 2023· minor3309935
    65 Alderson Road, Liverpool, L15 2HL

    change of use from C4 Use Class small HMO with 6 Occupiers to a Sui Generis HMO for 7 Occupiers

  87. Dismissed29 March 2023· householder3307444
    52 Rockbourne Avenue, Liverpool, L25 4TL

    a two-storey side and front extension, single-storey side extension

  88. Dismissed28 March 2023· minor3299909
    Wivenhoe House 25A The Spinnakers, Liverpool, L19 3RZ

    To erect Juliette balconies to front

  89. Allowed27 March 2023· householder3306013
    3 Brompton Avenue, Sefton Park, Liverpool, L17 3BT

    to retain replacement front door and resurfacing of driveway

  90. Allowed24 March 2023· householder3314639
    Orrest, Hillfoot Road, Liverpool, L25 0NB

    a double storey side extension with single storey to the rear

  91. Dismissed23 March 2023· minor3306489
    234 Menlove Avenue, Liverpool, L18 3JF

    to erect detached dwellinghouse in rear garden following demolition of existing swimming pool structure, install outdoor swimming pool, partially demolish side of 234 Menlove Avenue to create new vehicular access to rear

  92. Dismissed13 March 2023· commercial3303623
    270-272 Smithdown Road, Wavertree, Liverpool, L15 5AH

    LED Outdoor Digital Sign

  93. Dismissed10 March 2023· householder3312793
    79 Bentham Drive, Liverpool, L16 1JE

    proposed two storey side extension with single storey rear extension, together with new entrance and driveway

  94. Allowed9 March 2023· householder3309025
    22 Countisbury Drive, Liverpool, L16 0JJ

    a two-storey side and rear extension, single storey front and rear extension, and loft conversion with rear dormer

  95. Allowed6 March 2023· minor3307738
    Land Adjacent to 6 Woodland Road, Woodland Road, Liverpool, L4 8SS

    the erection of a two-storey, four bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (C4) with associated landscaping

  96. Allowed3 March 2023· minor3307945
    141 Empress Road, Kensington, Liverpool, L7 8SF

    the erection of a dormer window, ground floor and first floor extensions to the rear and installation of two rooflights to the front roof slope to an existing small house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4)

  97. Allowed2 March 2023· householder3304177
    11 Betjeman Grove, Liverpool, L16 3GG

    to demolish existing conservatory and to erect a two storey gable extension at side and rear, as well as provision of a Juliet Balcony to the rear

  98. Dismissed1 March 2023· minor3308580
    Land Adjacent to Netherley Cottages, Caldway Drive L27 6PA, Liverpool, L27 6PA

    a new 4 bed detached dwelling

  99. Allowed27 February 2023· householder3314084
    111 Marrow Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside, L7 0AB

    the erection of a detached outbuilding

  100. Allowed27 February 2023· householder3292154
    78 Camphill Road, Liverpool, L25 7UQ

    Two storey extension to side, single storey extension to rear, first floor extension to rear, porch and new window to front, dormer extension to rear and two roof lights to front

  101. Dismissed23 February 2023· minor3305094
    Mossley Manor Care Home, North Mossley Hill Road, Liverpool, L18 8BL

    Outline planning application (with means of access, layout and scale considered) and appearance and landscaping reserved, for demolition of existing building and the erection of 9 no. detached residential units and works required to facilitate the proposed development

  102. Allowed22 February 2023· minor3308257
    58 Boswell Street, Liverpool, L8 0RW

    to change use of dwellinghouse to 2no. self contained apartments and carry out associated external alterations

  103. Dismissed16 February 2023· householder3310600
    31 South Mossley Hill Road, Liverpool, L19 3PY

    Erection of a two storey side extension, single storey rear and side extension, rear bay window alteration, solar photovoltaic panels and raised patio to rear garden

  104. Dismissed14 February 2023· commercial3313128
    8 Manestys Lane, Liverpool, L1 3DL

    a non-illuminated wall sign made up of 363cm(W) x 58.5cm(H) individual lettering (word 'COSMO') made of white vinyl detail applied to shallow aluminium build up, fixed to black-painted metal railings, and a 134.5cm x 134.5cm logo made of white vinyl detail applied to black shallow aluminium build up

  105. Allowed14 February 2023· householder3309518
    128 Rudston Road, Liverpool, L16 4PJ

    Erection of a single storey rear extension

  106. Dismissed13 February 2023· householder3312016
    10 Barnhurst Road, Liverpool, L16 7QA

    a single storey extension to the front of the property. Extra floor to side to form a two storey extension and loft conversion

  107. Dismissed13 February 2023· householder3311420
    19 South Drive, Wavertree, Liverpool, L15 8JJ

    installation of a 16 panel solar PV system to the front/south facing roof pitch of property

  108. Dismissed13 February 2023· commercial3310862
    Former Botanic Hotel Site, 231 Wavertree Road, Liverpool, L7 5LZ

    the installation of advertising station and associated wildflower meadow garden (Revision of 20A/2381)

  109. Dismissed10 February 2023· minor3302977
    86 Windsor Road, Tuebrook, Liverpool, L13 8BB

    to convert single dwelling house into 3no. self-contained apartments

  110. Dismissed9 February 2023· minor3298397
    61 Garmoyle Road, Liverpool, L15 3JH

    the change of use from 6 bed HMO (C4) to 7 bed HMO (sui generis)

  111. Dismissed8 February 2023· minor3305449
    22 Cranborne Road, Liverpool, L15 2HX

    change of use from 6-bedroom HMO (C4) to 7-bedroom HMO (sui generis)

  112. Dismissed20 January 2023· householder3307839
    158 Adelaide Road, Kensington, Liverpool, L7 8SH

    To erect first floor extension to rear (Resubmission of application number 21H/3328)

  113. Allowed18 January 2023· householder3306431
    113 Dunbabin Road, Childwall, Liverpool, Merseyside, L16 7QQ

    a single-storey rear extension

  114. Allowed10 January 2023· advert3306470
    Land at Edge Lane, Liverpool, L13 1EW

    Display of 2 no. illuminated 48-sheet digital poster displays

  115. Dismissed6 January 2023· major3303117
    Shell Service Station , Scotland Road, Liverpool, L5 5AQ

    an outline application for the erection of a four storey building to provide 14 No. student studios (use class Sui Generis) with access, scale, and layout for approval (appearance and landscaping reserved for subsequent consideration)

  116. Allowed6 January 2023· minor3301764
    Land At 441 Mill Street, Dingle, Liverpool, L8 4RD

    to erect a 3 storey building, containing a HMO with 10no. bedrooms (Sui Generis)

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