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Notice upheld2 August 20233314289

Land off Spring Lane, Warrington, WA3 7AS

Planning appeal 3314289 at Land off Spring Lane, Warrington, WA3 7AS (Warrington Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 August 2023 by Inspector Savage M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the appeal scheme on the living conditions of nearby occupants, having regard to outlook.

without planning permission, the installation of a telecommunications installation and associated ancillary works

Authority
Warrington Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Major retail and services
Inspector
Savage M
Postcode
WA3 7AS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the appeal scheme on the living conditions of nearby occupants, having regard to outlook
  • The effect of the appeal scheme on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The significant harm to living conditions of nearby residents and the character and appearance of the area outweighed the need for the telecommunications facility.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy MP2Policy QE6Policy QE7
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 117

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