Manchester Road, The Four Heatons, Stockport, SK4 5DL

Planning appeal 3302913 at Manchester Road, The Four Heatons, Stockport, SK4 5DL (Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 9 November 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 whether any harm would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives.

the Proposed telecommunications installation: Proposed 15.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

Authority: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Rafferty C
Postcode: SK4 5DL

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 whether any harm would be 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 be sited as proposed to provide 5G coverage, combined with the absence of suitable alternative sites and the significant socio-economic benefits, outweighed the limited harm to the non-designated heritage asset and character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 203Paragraph 114

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