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Allowed8 February 20233306793

Telecommunications Site 56072/SPT019 Augmented Agents, Manchester Road, Heaton Norris, Stockport, SK4 1TN

Planning appeal 3306793 at Telecommunications Site 56072/SPT019 Augmented Agents, Manchester Road, Heaton Norris, Stockport, SK4 1TN (Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 8 February 2023 by Inspector Wilson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the non-designated heritage asset (Bourne St Works, former Bethesda Chapel).

extension of existing GRP chimney shroud by 1.5m with internal works comprising the removal and replacement of 3no antennas, internal upgrade of existing equipment room and other associated ancillary works thereto

Authority
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Wilson L
Postcode
SK4 1TN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the non-designated heritage asset (Bourne St Works, former Bethesda Chapel)

What decided it

The public benefits of the telecommunications infrastructure, including 5G coverage and emergency services network strengthening, outweighed the less than substantial harm to the non-designated heritage asset when considered against the siting, design and appearance measures employed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SIE-1Policy SIE-3Policy SIE-5Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council Local Development Framework: Core Strategy DPD (2011)Stockport Unitary Development Plan Radio Telecommunication Development Supplementary Guidance (2003)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 114Paragraph 117Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202Paragraph 203

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