Gin Pit, Meanley Road, Tyldesley, M29 7DW

Planning appeal 3334225 at Gin Pit, Meanley Road, Tyldesley, M29 7DW (Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 21 May 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 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.

NTQ telecommunication installation, proposed 25m high FLI slimline climbable lattice tower and associated ancillary works

Authority: Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Hughes L
Postcode: M29 7DW

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, 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 appellant did not provide adequate evidence that the proposed site represents the only viable option after comprehensively exploring suitable alternatives, and therefore the need for the installation at this location was not sufficiently demonstrated to outweigh the harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy JP-G9Policy JP-C2Policy CP10Policy CP17
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 118Paragraph 121

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