Land at Wilshaw Lane, Wilshaw Lane , Ashton Under Lyne , OL7 9AU

Planning appeal 3304546 at Land at Wilshaw Lane, Wilshaw Lane , Ashton Under Lyne , OL7 9AU (Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 9 January 2023 by Inspector Veevers A, 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, 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 20m Orion monopole supporting 6no antennas, 1no 300mm dish together with the installation of 1 no York and 1 no Shire cabinet, and ancillary development thereto

Authority: Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Veevers A
Postcode: OL7 9AU

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, 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

Despite the harm to character and appearance, the absence of suitable alternative sites and the identified need for 5G coverage in the area meant that prior approval should be granted.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy C1Policy U2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 117

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