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Notice upheld13 June 20253347004

Land Adjacent to 36 Scowcroft Street, Bolton, BL2 2HD

without planning permission, the erection of a telecommunications mast together with associated cabinets (as shown for identification purposes in the photograph attached to this notice)

Authority
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Ollerenshaw M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
  • if there is any harm, whether this is outweighed by other considerations, taking into account any suitable alternative sites

What decided it

The inadequate assessment of alternative sites, combined with moderate harm to character and appearance, meant the public benefits of the telecommunications infrastructure did not outweigh the identified harm.

Framework references: 119, 120, 122

Plan policies cited: Policy RA1, Policy CG3, Policy CG4, Policy JP-P1, Policy JP-C2

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