Planning appeal decision
Land Off Carill Avenue, Harpurhey, Manchester, M9 4FT
Planning appeal 3309845 at Land Off Carill Avenue, Harpurhey, Manchester, M9 4FT (Manchester City Council) was allowed on 20 March 2023 by Inspector Radcliffe I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and whether any harm caused is outweighed by the need to site the installation in the location proposed having regard to the potential availability of alternative sites.
the installation of a 15m high telecommunications monopole tower to support antenna, associated radio-equipment housing and ancillary development
- Authority
- Manchester City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Radcliffe I
- Postcode
- M9 4FT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and whether any harm caused is outweighed by the need to site the installation in the location proposed having regard to the potential availability of alternative sites
What decided it
The limited adverse impact on character and appearance was outweighed by the demonstrated operational need for the telecommunications network and the absence of suitable alternative sites.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DC17.1
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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