Brook Street Street Works, Brookshaw Centre,, Bury, BL9 6EB

proposed 5G 15m telecoms installation: H3G street pole and additional equipment cabinets

Authority: Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Moulton E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and the outlook of nearby occupants
in the event that harm is identified, whether this would be outweighed by other considerations including the need to locate the installation on the appeal site having regard to the potential availability of alternative sites

What decided it

The appellant's failure to comprehensively assess alternative sites and demonstrate that the appeal site represents the least harmful option, combined with the significant unacceptable harm to character, appearance and residential outlook, meant the proposal could not be justified.

Framework references: 115, 117, 130

Plan policies cited: Policy RT1/1, Policy EN1/2, Policy EN1/4, Policy EN1/10

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