Land off Heights Lane, Rochdale, OL12 0QA

Planning appeal 3325785 at Land off Heights Lane, Rochdale, OL12 0QA (Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 13 March 2024 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, having regard to the setting of the listed Falinge Park.

the installation of a 20m monopole tower to support 6 antennas, associated radio-equipment housing and ancillary development

Authority: Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Change of use
Inspector: Rafiq F
Postcode: OL12 0QA

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, having regard to the setting of the listed Falinge Park
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 public benefits of providing new 5G coverage, for which no less harmful alternatives exist, outweigh the moderate harm to character, appearance and heritage setting.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy P1Policy P2Policy P3Policy DM1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 119

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