Prior Approval application for the erection of a 15 meter shrouded monopole and associated telecoms cabinets under schedule 3 of Telecoms Order 2019

Disused Warehouse, Woodbourne Lane, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3lj

Received11 Mar 2020

Validated11 Mar 2020

Decided22 Apr 2020

42 days

Received11 Mar 2020

Validated11 Mar 2020

Decided22 Apr 2020

42 days

Why was this refused?

Visual impact on residential amenity due to proximity to dwellings
Visual impact on character and appearance of the area
Impact on Selborne Drive Conservation Area
Precautionary approach under Schedule 9
Height exceeding surrounding buildings by 7m
Non-compliance of fencing with permitted development

Sure IOM Ltd applied for prior approval under the Telecommunications Development Order 2019 to erect a 15m tall shrouded monopole with antennae at 11m height encased in a shroud, plus 5 small cabinets and a 1.8m wooden fence on a vacant plot on Woodbourne Lane, Douglas.

Refusal Reasons

✗It is considered that it cannot be determined that the development would not have a harmful impact on the visual impact on residential amenity; the visual impact on the character and appearance of the area; the impact on any designated conservation area and thus fails to accord with Schedule 7 a (part), b and c and Schedule 8 of the Order.

Documents (5)

Officer Report Decision Notice Application Form

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DEC 2000257TEL DEC Decision Notice

11 Mar 202pp

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DEC 2000257TEL DEC Officer Report

11 Mar 204pp

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Decision & Reasoning

Refused22 April 2020

The officer determined that under Schedule 7 of the Telecommunications Order 2019, it cannot be confirmed that the development would not have a harmful visual impact on residential amenity, given the …

Policies Assessed (1)

EP35

Environment Policy 35

Requires development in conservation areas to preserve or enhance character or appearance. Noted as generally applicable but not directly for Prior Approval; site's location in Selborne Drive Conservation Area tested for visual impact under Order, found potentially harmful.

Why was this refused?

Visual impact on residential amenity due to proximity to dwellings

Visual impact on character and appearance of the area

Impact on Selborne Drive Conservation Area

Precautionary approach under Schedule 9

Height exceeding surrounding buildings by 7m

Non-compliance of fencing with permitted development

Refusal Reasons

✗It is considered that it cannot be determined that the development would not have a harmful impact on the visual impact on residential amenity; the visual impact on the character and appearance of the area; the impact on any designated conservation area and thus fails to accord with Schedule 7 a (part), b and c and Schedule 8 of the Order.