11 March 2004 · Planning Committee
U H F Relay Station, Raby Farm, Main Road, Glen Maye, Isle Of Man, IM5 3au
The proposal involved adding 3 antennas at 8m height and two 300mm transmission dishes at 3m height to an existing 20m CCI tower, plus a new 3.6x2.4x2.4m dark green GRP equipment cabin on a concrete base at the Radio Site in Raby, Glen Maye, Patrick parish, to extend 3G mobile coverage to the A27 area.
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The officer noted the site has an existing CCI tower in an area of High Landscape Value and Scenic Significance, with the proposal adding antennas, dishes, and a dark green equipment cabinet.
Policy 4 - Infrastructure
Policy requires balancing need for communications systems against environmental impact, presuming against visually intrusive masts in sensitive landscapes and encouraging mast sharing. Officer assessed the proposal utilises an existing 20m tower, negating need for new structure, with minimal additional equipment having no adverse scenic impact in High Landscape Value area.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to drawing numbers TCG60110D-001, TCG60110D-002, TCG60110D-003 and the supporting information submitted on 5th December 2003.
no issues with regard to this application
no views, no adverse traffic impacts
Manx National Heritage raises significant concerns about visual intrusion and policy adherence for the telecom installation, urging careful consideration; other consultees raise minor concerns or have no objections.
Key concern: visual intrusion and proliferation of telecommunications masts contrary to emerging CoTA policy
Manx National Heritage
Objectionthere should be no new installations requiring new masts for a period of three years; the further unplanned and unchecked proliferation of such features in the 220-square mile landscape must be avoided; we would ask that the Committee give very careful consideration to the points made therein
Manx National Heritage
ObjectionFrom the perspective of Manx National Heritage, having statutory regard for the Island's cultural and natural heritage, and particularly for the Island's landscape, the visual intrusion caused by these features is significant; the desirability of such technical developments must be tempered by equally-valued policies relating to the preservation of the landscape and environment
Wildlife & Conservation Officer
No Objectionthe Wildlife and Conservation Section are not aware of any issues with regard to this application
Patrick Parish Commissioners
No CommentConcerns have been expressed by a number of parishioners about the mast and the Commissioners... respectfully request that Manx Telecom supply the following information: 1. What is the colour of the mast 2. Give information about the EMF's and signal strength and supply a polar diagram; there is a possibility that The Captain of the Parish may call for a Public Meeting because of the concern over these masts
Highways Division
No ObjectionThe Highways Division of the Department of Transport has no views on the following application, the application having been considered and having no adverse traffic impacts
