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Land at Monton Bowling and Social Club, Hawthorn Avenue, Monton, Salford
Planning appeal 3288161 at Land at Monton Bowling and Social Club, Hawthorn Avenue, Monton, Salford (Salford City Council) was allowed on 13 May 2022 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 and the living conditions of the residents of neighbouring properties, with regard to light and outlook, and if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives.
the installation of a 20 metre high monopole supporting 12 no. antennas, 2 no. 300mm diameter transmission dishes, 3 no. equipment cabinets located at ground level within a proposed compound, and ancillary development thereto, including the installation of ERSs (Ericsson Radio Systems), BOBs (Breakout Boxes) and 2 no. GPS modules mounted to the proposed headframe, and 4 no. ERS Racks located at ground level
- Authority
- Salford City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Caine M
- Postcode
- M30 9NE
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 and the living conditions of the residents of neighbouring properties, with regard to light and outlook, and if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives
What decided it
The demonstrated need for improved telecommunications coverage, the lack of available alternative sites that would meet coverage requirements, and the benefit of mast sharing for two operators outweighed the adverse effect on character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DEV1Policy DES1Policy DES7Policy TEL2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 115Paragraph 116Paragraph 117
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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