Bell's Healthcare , Slaidburn Crescent , Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9YF

Planning appeal 3336617 at Bell's Healthcare , Slaidburn Crescent , Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9YF (Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 3 June 2024 by Inspector Hockenhull H, 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.

the installation of 1 no. 20 metre monopole with 6 no. apertures mounted at 18.65 metres, 4 no. 600mm dishes at 14.65 metres , the installation of 5 no. cabinet and ancillary equipment

Authority: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Hockenhull H
Postcode: PR9 9YF

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 proposed monopole would cause no harm to the character and appearance of the area and would replace an existing mast that would be removed, thereby supporting the expansion of electronic communications networks without adverse visual impact.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy EQ2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 118

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