7 November 2025
Street Record, Eary Veg, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5lz
AP250024 2590376B Owner of 77 Eary Veg Appeal Statement
AP250024 2590376B Owner of 82 Eary Veg Appeal Statement
AP250024 2590376B Owner of 99 Cronk Liauyr Appeal Statement
AP250024 2590376B Residents of Eary Veg and Cronk Liauyr Appeal Statement
Appellant - Statement of Case
Planning Officer - Statement of Case
Appeal against the refusal for the installation of 4 telegraph poles to supply fibre communications to 77-87 Eary Veg and 88, 97, 98 and 99 Cronk Liauyr Tromode
Installation of 4 telegraph poles to supply fibre communications to 77-87 Eary Veg and 88, 97, 98 and 99 Cronk Liauyr Tromode
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DEFA Planning Committee refused the application for four 7-7.5m timber telegraph poles on Eary Veg and Cronk Liauyr, Tromode, despite officer recommendation for approval, citing negative visual impact, footpath narrowing, and conflict with General Policy 2(b, c, h). The appellant argued necessity for fibre rollout, compliance with policies supporting telecoms infrastructure, no highway safety issues, minimal visual impact compared to precedents, and national priority for ultrafast broadband. The inspector found no harm to pedestrian safety or living conditions but concluded the poles and cabling would be prominent and intrusive in the estate's designed underground utility streetscape, causing significant harm to character and appearance outweighing telecoms benefits. The appeal was dismissed, upholding the refusal under General Policy 2 and Infrastructure Policy 3.
Precedent Value
Establishes that in estates designed with all underground utilities, telegraph poles for fibre will likely be refused regardless of national broadband priorities if they significantly harm the distinctive open streetscene. Applicants must demonstrate no feasible underground alternative or propose designs fully integrating with local character.
Inspector: Mrs Jennifer Vyse DipTP, MRTPI, DipPBM
