Belfield Lawn, Belfield Mill Lane, Rochdale, OL16 3AY

the removal of the existing 20m pole supporting 3no. antennas. The installation of new replacement 20m monopole supporting 12no. new antennas, 3no. transmission dishes and 36no. RRU's behind the antennas. Installation of 2no. cabinets within compound on new concrete base, together with additional ancillary development thereto, including 2no. GPS modules

Authority: Rochdale 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 proposal on the setting of Belfield Bridge, a Grade II listed building, and the significance of the Rochdale Canal, a non-designated heritage asset
The integrity of the Rochdale Canal SSSI and SAC

What decided it

The screening effect of the intervening tree belt meant the proposed monopole would not be visually prominent in views from the listed building and canal, and a CEMP condition would adequately mitigate construction-phase ecological risks.

Framework references: 205, 209, 175, 16

Plan policies cited: Policy P1, Policy P2, Policy P3, Policy DM1

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