Manor Avenue, Trafford, M33 4NP

Planning appeal 3351854 at Manor Avenue, Trafford, M33 4NP (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 17 February 2025 by Inspector Major R, 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.

installation of 1No. 15m 'Phase 5' monopole, 3No. antennas, 2No. 0.3m dishes, 1No. GPS Node and 3No. ground-based equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto

Authority: Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Major R
Postcode: M33 4NP

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 very significant harm to character and appearance caused by the siting and appearance of the proposal, combined with the failure to demonstrate that the appeal site is the least harmful location and the lack of clear evidence that no other suitable alternative sites are available, outweighed the acknowledged benefits of improved telecommunications infrastructure.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy JP-P1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 120Paragraph 122

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