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Allowed18 March 20253353275

Footway of Hollin Lane , Middleton, Manchester, M34 5LE

Planning appeal 3353275 at Footway of Hollin Lane , Middleton, Manchester, M34 5LE (Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 18 March 2025 by Inspector Clowes M, 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.

‘the installation of a 20m high monopole, supporting 6 no. antennas, 3 no. ERS units and 2 no. transmission dishes. Installation of 2 no. ground based cabinets (Grey) and 2 no. concrete bollards and ancillary development required thereto.’

Authority
Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Change of use
Inspector
Clowes M
Postcode
M34 5LE

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
  • If any harm would occur, whether that harm would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account suitable alternatives

What decided it

The significant benefits of providing 5G coverage in an area with demonstrated need, combined with the absence of any suitable alternative sites, outweighed the moderate harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy P1Policy P3Policy DM1Policy JP-C2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 119Paragraph 120Paragraph 122

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