12 September 2025 · Planning Committee
Street Record, Rheast Bridson, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1jd
The proposal involved siting three 9m tall wooden telegraph poles (250-300mm diameter, projecting 7-7.5m above ground) within the public footpath adjacent to boundaries between properties 1-6 Rheast Bridson, a residential street in Peel with bungalows and chalet bungalows on the east side opposite two-storey flats.
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The Planning Committee rejected the officer's recommendation for approval, voting 4-2 to refuse due to the proposed three wooden telegraph poles and cabling creating a linear progression through a str…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect local character and streetscene (b), avoid unacceptable visual impact (c), and consider amenity (h). Committee found poles' siting, height, size, scale fail these tests in bungalow streetscene despite officer view that limited harm acceptable given precedents and common use of poles.
Infrastructure Policy 3
Balances need for communications infrastructure against environmental impacts. Officer weighed strong strategic need for fibre broadband (National Broadband Plan) as outweighing visual harm; Committee prioritised environmental impact.
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Site in Peel service centre residential area supports principle of development.
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking as at least 1.2m of footway width is retained at each pole location
A resident of 5a Rheast Bridson formally objects to the installation of 3 telegraph poles due to visual impact, safety concerns, and availability of alternatives like underground cabling.
Key concern: Visual impact blocking view of Peel Hill and casting shadows
Resident of 5a Rheast Bridson
ObjectionI am writing to formally object to the above-referenced planning application; A 9ft pole directly opposite will be unsightly and will also cast shadows across the property like a massive sundial; The pole will reduce the walking area on the pavement, causing pedestrians to walk more onto the road; I ask the planning department to reject this application
