Kingsway , Cheadle, Stockport, Greater Manchester , SK8 1LP

Planning appeal 3280841 at Kingsway , Cheadle, Stockport, Greater Manchester , SK8 1LP (Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 December 2021 by Inspector Caine M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area.

a 15m Phase 8 Monopole c/c wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

Authority: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Caine M
Postcode: SK8 1LW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance arising from the monopole's excessive height, bulk and cumulative visual impact with the existing mast, combined with the appellant's failure to adequately explore whether the public benefits could be achieved by redeveloping the existing nearby mast, outweighed the benefits of enhanced telecommunications infrastructure.

The benefits of the installation in terms of enhancement of the telecommunications network, contribution to economic growth and operational needs were outweighed by the significant harm arising to the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS8Policy SIE-1Policy SIE-5SPG3
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 117

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