Planning appeal decision
Worsley Brow, Worsley, Salford, M28 2HL
Planning appeal 3310464 at Worsley Brow, Worsley, Salford, M28 2HL (Salford City Council) was dismissed on 2 May 2023 by Inspector Watson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on highway safety.
a 16.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- Salford City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Watson S
- Postcode
- M28 2HL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on highway safety
- Whether any harm would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives
What decided it
The siting and orientation of the mast and cabinets would erode inter-visibility and safety at the roundabout, and the appellant failed to demonstrate that the appeal site was less harmful than viable alternative locations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy A6 of the Salford Local Plan: Development Management Policies and DesignationsPolicy TEL3 of the Salford City Council Supplementary Planning Document: Telecommunications
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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