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Allowed28 February 20233306990

College Way, Gilnow, Bolton, BL3 5DB

Planning appeal 3306990 at College Way, Gilnow, Bolton, BL3 5DB (Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 28 February 2023 by Inspector Crosby L, 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, 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.

a 16.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround cabinet and associated ancillary works

Authority
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Crosby L
Postcode
BL3 5DB

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, 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 demonstrable need for the telecommunications equipment in this location and the lack of suitable alternative sites outweighed the moderate harm to character and appearance caused by the monopole's height and visibility.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CG3TC11
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 114

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