Holmes House Avenue, Highfield, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 6EH

Planning appeal 3295022 at Holmes House Avenue, Highfield, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 6EH (Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 11 October 2022 by Inspector Morgan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the area, and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to outlook.

15.0m phase 8 monopole with wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

Authority: Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Morgan R
Postcode: WN3 6EH

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 area, and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to outlook
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 alternative sites

What decided it

The modest harm to character and appearance, limited in extent and well-screened from many vantage points, was outweighed by the Framework's clear support for expansion of electronic communications networks and the need for improved digital connectivity in the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CP10Policy CP17
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 114Paragraph 117

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