12 September 2025 · Planning Committee
Street Record, C1242, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1pu
The proposal involved erecting five 9m tall wooden telegraph poles (250-300mm diameter, projecting 7-7.5m above ground) with associated overhead network cables on public footpaths adjacent to boundaries in Ballaquane Park, a residential estate of predominantly bungalows with some chalet bungalows, to upgrade from coppe…
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The Planning Committee unanimously rejected the officer's recommendation for approval, determining that the five 9m wooden telegraph poles and cabling would, due to their height (projecting 7-7.5m abo…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect and enhance local character and appearance (b), avoid unacceptable visual impact (c), and safeguard amenities (h). Committee found poles' height/size/scale caused negative visual impact in bungalow streetscene, failing these tests despite officer view of limited harm. Officer assessed as compliant given precedents and telecom need, but Committee prioritised character protection.
Infrastructure Policy 3
Balances need for communications infrastructure against environmental impacts. Officer weighed strong government-backed fibre need (National Broadband Plan) as outweighing limited visual harm; Committee found environmental/streetscene impact unacceptable, tipping against approval.
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Site in Peel service centre residential area supports principle of development; no issue raised.
Strategic Policy 1
Development making best use of resources; expansion of existing telecoms infrastructure supported.
Environmental Policy 22
Safeguarding environment/amenities; no nuisance from noise/odour etc. during operation.
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking as at least 1.2m footway width is maintained around the poles
A resident from 34 Ballaquane Park strongly objects to the installation of 5 telegraph poles, citing visual impact, safety issues, environmental disruption, and available underground alternatives.
Key concern: Visual impact and loss of underground infrastructure character in a modern estate
Resident at 34 Ballaquane Park
ObjectionI am writing to object to planning application 25/90400/B; I urge the planning department to reject this application; There are better, more modern and less intrusive solutions
