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Dismissed25 May 20233308177

Land South of Evans Street, Middleton View, Middleton, M24 2JX

Planning appeal 3308177 at Land South of Evans Street, Middleton View, Middleton, M24 2JX (Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 25 May 2023 by Inspector Moore D, 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, including the setting of nearby heritage assets 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.

installation of a 20m lattice tower and headframe, supporting 12 No antennas, 4 No 300mm dishes, 2 No GPS modules and 36 No ERS units. Installation of 7 No cabinets at ground level on new concrete base within 2.4m high palisade fence, together with ancillary development

Authority
Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Change of use
Inspector
Moore D
Postcode
M24 2JX

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, including the setting of nearby heritage assets 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 visual harm caused by the lattice tower's siting in well-used open space, visible from residential development and recreational users, combined with the lack of genuine mast sharing alternatives, outweighed the need for the installation to be sited as proposed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy P1Policy P2Policy P3Policy DM1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 117

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