Planning appeal decision
Harboro Way , Ashton Upon Mersey, Sale, Trafford, M33 6QX
Planning appeal 3290516 at Harboro Way , Ashton Upon Mersey, Sale, Trafford, M33 6QX (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 May 2022 by Inspector Stephens K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area 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.
a 15.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Stephens K
- Postcode
- M33 6QX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area 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 harm to character and appearance caused by the visually dominant and incongruous monopole and cabinet alignment was not outweighed by the need for the installation at this location, as the appellant had not adequately demonstrated that suitable alternative sites within the search area had been thoroughly reviewed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy L7 of the Trafford Local Plan Core Strategy
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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