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Dismissed7 February 20243323298

Area of Grass Verge, Belmont Way, Heaton Norris, Stockport, SK4 2LJ

Planning appeal 3323298 at Area of Grass Verge, Belmont Way, Heaton Norris, Stockport, SK4 2LJ (Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 7 February 2024 by Inspector Francis M, 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, and whether it would harm the significance of nearby heritage assets.

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Authority
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Francis M
Postcode
SK4 2LJ

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, and whether it would harm the significance of nearby heritage assets
  • The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, having particular regard to outlook
  • The effect of the siting of the proposed installation upon the safety of pedestrian and cycle movements along the pavement
  • 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 less than substantial harm to designated heritage assets and significant harm to pedestrian and cycle safety were not outweighed by the telecommunications benefits, especially given the inadequate evidence that suitable alternative sites had been properly evaluated.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS8CS9CS10SIE-1SIE-3SIE-5T-1T-3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 121

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