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Dismissed26 June 20243332138

British Muslim Heritage Centre, College Road, Manchester, M16 8BP

Planning appeal 3332138 at British Muslim Heritage Centre, College Road, Manchester, M16 8BP (Manchester City Council) was dismissed on 26 June 2024 by Inspector Hughes L, 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 British Muslim Heritage Centre and the effect on the character and appearance of Whalley Range Conservation Area, and, 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.

the erection of 25m Cypress Tree type telecommunication mast and associated cabinets within a fenced compound 2.4m in height

Authority
Manchester City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Hughes L
Postcode
M16 8BP

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 British Muslim Heritage Centre and the effect on the character and appearance of Whalley Range Conservation Area, and, 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 proposal would fail to preserve the setting of the Grade II* listed building and the character and appearance of the conservation area, and there was no clear and persuasive evidence that the appeal site represented the only viable option, such that the heritage harm was not outweighed by the need for the installation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy JP-C2Policy JP-P2DC17DC18DC19DM1EN3SP1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 118Paragraph 195Paragraph 208

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