Church Street, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6AB

20.0m High EE/H3G Phase 7 Streetworks Pole on root foundation and associated ancillary works

Authority: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Rafferty C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with particular regard to whether it would preserve or enhance the setting of the Wallsuches Conservation Area and Horwich Town Centre Conservation Area
the living conditions of occupiers of surrounding properties with regards to outlook

What decided it

The visual harm caused by the pole's height and prominence to the character and appearance of the adjacent Conservation Areas, and the failure of the public benefits to outweigh this heritage harm, outweighed the benefits of facilitating 5G expansion.

Framework references: 114, 202

Plan policies cited: Policy CG3, Policy OA1, Policy CG4

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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