Pavement Outside Radcliffe Hall C of E Methodist Primary School, Bury Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2GB

Planning appeal 3322990 at Pavement Outside Radcliffe Hall C of E Methodist Primary School, Bury Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2GB (Bury Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 January 2024 by Inspector Clark J, 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 surrounding area.

proposed 5G telecoms installation: H3G 15m street pole and additional equipment cabinets

Authority: Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Clark J
Postcode: M26 2GB

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 surrounding area
The living conditions of the occupiers of surrounding residential properties due to outlook
Whether any harm would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The proposed installation would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the outlook of nearby residential occupiers, and the appellant had not adequately demonstrated that suitable alternative sites capable of meeting operational requirements could not be found.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: EN1/2EN1/10
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 122

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