On land west of the BT Telephone Exchange , Reva Skye Road, Clayton, Bradford, BD14 6QY

‘Proposed installation of a 22.5m high monopole with a headframe accommodating 12No antennas, 4No dishes and ancillary development. The proposal also involves the installation of 2No cabinets and 1No meter cabinet in a proposed compound surrounding by a 2.1m high fence and ancillary development thereto’

Authority: City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Brook S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby residential properties, with particular regard to outlook
the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The siting and appearance of the proposed installation would result in unmitigated harm to the living conditions of neighbouring residents through impact on outlook, and the appellant had not conclusively demonstrated that alternative sites had been fully exhausted to justify this particular location.

Framework references: 119

Plan policies cited: CS Policy SC9, CS Policy DS1, CS Policy DS3

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