Planning appeal decision
Manchester Road , Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8QE
Planning appeal 3279472 at Manchester Road , Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8QE (Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 8 February 2022 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development's siting and appearance upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
a 15m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wraparound Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Rafiq F
- Postcode
- BL4 8PZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development's siting and appearance upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the area and significant harm to the outlook of neighbouring residential occupiers outweighs the benefits of the 5G infrastructure provision.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Strategy Policy CG3Core Strategy Policy CG4Core Strategy Policy OA6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 115
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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