SOC 6 Rheast Bridson Peel SOC (1
From: To: CO, Planning Appeals Subject: AP25/0035 Date: 26 October 2025 10:33:30
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Good afternoon
I strongly object to the installation of the 3 Poles to provide Fibre Optic Connectivity to my property. The reasons are multiply and detailed below.
From the plans, the wires going directly over my driveway and into the corner of my single storey garage appear to be very low and therefore my high van would not be able to park on my driveway.
The properties in Rheast Bridson are all bungalows, the majority of which are single story. The proposed erection of 3 poles and fibre wires along with height, size and scale of the proposals would have a negative visual impact that would adversely and unnecessarily impact the character of the streetscene. It would also be contrary to General Policy 2 (b & c) of the strategic plan 2016. I note that other similar planning applications across the island have been refused on this basis so it is important that a consistent approach is taken in this regard.
The bungalows across the street (5 of them) all have underground fibre to their properties. They were given the option the pay for the service to be connected to their homes so why not me? Manx Telecom have been given tax payers money to complete this task and I feel like a 2nd class citizen having to look at these hideous poles and have wires over my property. If the wires are low and intrusive to my land then I will be seeking waylaw compensation.
Please confirm that my objections have been logged against this planning.
6 Rheast Bridson Peel
