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Dismissed22 November 20233322993

Roman Road Street Works, Roman Road, Blackburn, BB1 2LB

Planning appeal 3322993 at Roman Road Street Works, Roman Road, Blackburn, BB1 2LB (Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 November 2023 by Inspector Rafferty C, 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.

5G telecoms installation: H3G 18m street pole and additional equipment cabinets

Authority
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Rafferty C
Postcode
BB1 2LB

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
  • highway safety
  • 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 significant harm to character and appearance caused by the siting and appearance of the proposal was not outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, given that suitable alternative sites had not been fully and robustly considered.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 114Paragraph 117

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