Toller Lane, Bradford, BD8 9JW

Planning appeal 3359809 at Toller Lane, Bradford, BD8 9JW (City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council) was allowed on 6 June 2025 by Inspector Bartlett 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.

a base station telecommunications installation. Proposed installation of a 22.50m monopole on proposed concrete base together with 12No. antennas, 2No. 300mm dishes, 2No. 600mm dishes, 7No. cabinets and associated ancillary works

Authority: City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Bartlett R
Postcode: BD8 9AB

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 absence of more suitable alternative sites within the required area meant the social and economic benefits of improved telecommunications coverage and capacity outweighed the moderate harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: DS1DS3
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 120

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