Telecommunications site, Jape Business Park, Dell Road, Rochdale, OL12 6BZ

the removal and replacement of the existing 17 metre high column, 6 no. antennas, equipment cabin and electric meter cabinet, with an upgraded 20 metre high column, 12 no. upgraded antennas and 4 no. equipment cabinets, the installation of 4 no. transmission dishes, and ancillary development thereto, including the installation of 2 no. GPS modules and compound fencing

Authority: Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Change of use
Inspector: Moulton E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The existence of the established telecommunications use at the site and the acceptable siting and appearance of the replacement equipment, which would not harm the character and appearance of the area despite its greater scale.

Plan policies cited: CS Policy P1, CS Policy P3, CS Policy DM1

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