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Dismissed21 September 20233318406

Opposite No.128 Lancaster Road , Salford , Manchester , M6 8ND

Planning appeal 3318406 at Opposite No.128 Lancaster Road , Salford , Manchester , M6 8ND (Salford City Council) was dismissed on 21 September 2023 by Inspector Caine M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area.

Proposed replacement of existing rooftop equipment at Oakwood Nursing Home, Radcliffe Road, Manchester, M6 7WP with +20.0m AGL telecommunications installation and associated ancillary works

Authority
Salford City Council
Appeal type
other · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Unknown
Inspector
Caine M
Postcode
M6 8ND

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The significant visual harm arising from the proposed mast's excessive height, bulk and prominence, combined with cumulative impact from existing masts and insufficient justification for the site selection, outweighed the benefits of enhanced telecommunications infrastructure.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DG1Policy D1Policy D2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 117

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