Planning appeal decision
B5213 Stretford Road, Stretford Road, Urmston, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M41 9LZ
Planning appeal 3339326 at B5213 Stretford Road, Stretford Road, Urmston, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M41 9LZ (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 October 2024 by Inspector Senior 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.
installation of a Valmont 20m high pole including 6no apertures and 3no shared apertures, followed by installation of 2no 0.6-meter dishes, 1no GPS node and associated equipment. Ground level works will involve installation of six cabinets and ancillary apparatus
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Senior H
- Postcode
- M41 9LZ
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
- the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the living conditions of nearby residents, with particular regard to outlook
- 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 identified harm to character and appearance and living conditions of neighbouring residents was not outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, given insufficient evidence that suitable alternative sites had been fully considered.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy L7 of the Trafford Core StrategyPolicy JP-P1 of the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan Document
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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