Lancaster Road Street Works, (Opposite 124 Lancaster Road), Salford, M6 8ND

Planning appeal 3314498 at Lancaster Road Street Works, (Opposite 124 Lancaster Road), Salford, M6 8ND (Salford City Council) was dismissed on 18 May 2023 by Inspector Clowes M, 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 and, if any harm would occur, whether that harm would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any alternatives.

5G 16m telecoms installation: H3G street pole and additional equipment cabinets

Authority: Salford City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Clowes M
Postcode: M6 8ND

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 and, if any harm would occur, whether that harm would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any alternatives

What decided it

The proposed mast's light grey colour would create significant visual harm to the character and appearance of the street scene that could be mitigated through alternative sympathetic design, and this harm was not outweighed by the need for 5G coverage at this location.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DG1Policy D1Policy D2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 115Paragraph 130

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