6 August 2007 · Planning Committee Secretary (E Callow)
Air Quality Monitor Station, Richmond Hill Transmitter Building, Richmond Hill, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3ap
The proposal involved replacing an existing 10m monopole with a new 50m slimline tapering lattice tower to support antennas for BBC DAB radio, Cable & Wireless, Cloud9 Mobile Communications, and relocating Manx Telecom equipment, plus ground-level cabins and cabinets within the existing compound.
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No officer reasoning provided as the application was withdrawn before determination. Applicant withdrew due to BBC potentially using the alternative Carnane site, as confirmed in their 3 August 2007 l…
Environment Policy 2
Prohibits development adversely affecting landscape character in designated areas. Applicant argued site pre-dates designations and is established transmitting station; officer/planning concerns noted landscape value.
Environment Policy 3
Permits development only if essential and no harm to landscape. Proposal tested against need for telecom infrastructure in sensitive landscape.
Infrastructure Policy 4 (Draft Strategic Plan)
Balances telecom needs against environmental impact; presumes against intrusive masts in sensitive landscapes, encourages sharing and removal of redundant infrastructure; exceptions for strategic need unmet by alternatives.
Do not oppose
Fully support Arqiva application as best single-site solution for DAB services; Carnane provides inferior coverage and higher costs
National Grid Wireless and Manx National Heritage objected to the application due to availability of existing mast at Carnane and visual impact concerns, while Department of Transport Highways Division had no opposition.
Key concern: significant visual impact in the countryside and availability of existing mast at Carnane
National Grid Wireless
Objection"we are writing to object to the above planning application."; National Grid Wireless can also confirm that we would welcome the opportunity to work with Arqiva to further consider their operational criteria.; The possible use of the existing telecommunications mast at Carnane is considered a material planning consideration.
Manx National Heritage
Objection"The proposed mast will have a significant visual impact in the countryside and is therefore of serious concern to the Trustees of Manx National Heritage."; Manx National Heritage would recommend that the Planning Committee re-examines the evidence against co-location at Carnane, and alternative less intrusive options, before determining the application.
Department of Transport, Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
