®Planning appeal decision
Land at Rochdale RUFC, Clubhouse Close, Rochdale, OL11 5LU
for the removal of the existing 15m monopole supporting 3 no. antennas, removal of 4 no. equipment cabinets,1 no. electric meter cabinets, timber fence and the installation of a new 12m pole with flood lights, new 20m lattice tower supporting 6 no. antennas, 2 no. transmission dishes, 4 no. replacement equipment cabinets, 1 no. replacement electric meter cabinet, 2.4m palisade fence and ancillary development there to including Ericson Radio Systems (ERS’s) and 1 no. GPS module.’
- Authority
- Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Williams K
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with particular regard to outlook, 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 proposal's material harm to character, appearance and residential outlook was not outweighed by operational benefits because reasonable alternative sites within the RRUFC grounds may exist that could deliver the required coverage and capacity with reduced visual impact.
Framework references: 122
Plan policies cited: Policy P1, Policy P3, Policy DM1, Policy E1, Policy JP-P1, Policy JP-C2, Policy CF/6
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