Footway of Liverpool Road (A57), Peel Green, Salford

Planning appeal 3292521 at Footway of Liverpool Road (A57), Peel Green, Salford (Salford City Council) was allowed on 17 October 2022 by Inspector Rafferty C, 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, having regard to the non-designated heritage asset, 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 17.5m column supporting 6 no. antennas, 2 transmission dishes, 2 equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto including 3 no. Remote Radio Units (RRUs) (resubmission of LPA ref: 20/75896/TEL56) to provide new and enhanced service provision for Telefonica UK Limited

Authority: Salford City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Rafferty C
Postcode: M30 7LW

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, having regard to the non-designated heritage asset, 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 need for the installation to provide 5G and enhanced mobile service, the absence of suitable alternative sites, and the limited localised harm to the non-designated heritage asset outweighed the concerns about character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 203Paragraph 114Paragraph 117

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