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Dismissed2 February 20263371622

Land at Rochdale Rufc, Clubhouse Close, Rochdale, OL11 5LU

Planning appeal 3371622 at Land at Rochdale Rufc, Clubhouse Close, Rochdale, OL11 5LU (Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 February 2026 by Inspector Williams K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.

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
Postcode
OL11 5LU

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy P1Policy P3Policy DM1Policy E1Policy JP-P1Policy JP-C2Policy CF/6
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 122

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