Wood End Farm, Off Lidgetts Lane, Rainow, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 5TA

Planning appeal 3321058 at Wood End Farm, Off Lidgetts Lane, Rainow, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 5TA (Cheshire East) was dismissed on 31 October 2023 by Inspector Rafiq F, 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.

a 25m High Valmont climbable monopole for 6 No. Antenna Apertures, Dishes and associated ancillary works

Authority: Cheshire East
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Rafiq F
Postcode: SK10 5TA

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

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance arising from the excessive height, design and positioning of the monopole was not outweighed by the need for the installation, as less harmful alternatives had not been adequately explored.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SE 1Policy SE 4Policy SD 2Policy CO 3Policy INF 8Policy GEN 1Policy ENV 3
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 115

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