3 April 2024 · Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan)
Restart Ltd, Restart Court, Isle Of Man Business Park, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2qz
The proposal involves redeveloping an existing telecoms site by replacing the current 12m high lattice tower with a new 15m high slimline lattice tower on the same concrete base, adding three panel antennas, six remote radio units, and ground cabinets to support improved 2G, 3G, 4G/4G+ coverage and future technologies.…
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The officer weighed the need for improved telecommunications infrastructure against environmental and visual impacts, finding the principle acceptable under Infrastructure Policy 3 as it modernises ex…
Spatial Policy 5
Requires new development within defined settlements; site in Douglas settlement boundary and industrial area on Area Plan for the East (Map 4 Douglas), so compliant.
General Policy 2
Covers general development considerations including design (b,c) and amenity (g); assessed as acceptable with slimline design mitigating visual impact and no amenity harm.
General Policy 3
Listed in recommendation; supports overall compliance in industrial setting.
Environment Policy 1
Listed in recommendation; no adverse countryside or environmental impacts noted.
Environmental Policy 22
Safeguards environment and amenities; no harm to neighbouring properties due to distance and screening.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Removal of redundant equipment
Unless otherwise approved in writing by the Department, any telecommunications cabinet, mounted equipment or telecommunications structure must be removed from the land on which it is situated, within 6 months of it no longer being required for telecommunications purposes, and such land must be restored to its condition before the development took place, so far as is practicable. Reason: To ensure that any redundant infrastructure is removed and to comply with Strategic Plan Infrastructure Policy 3.
Details of antennas, dishes and remote radio heads
The development hereby approved shall not commence until further details of the antennas, dishes and remote radio heads to be installed have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details and shall be retained as such thereafter unless a variation or alteration is permitted under Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (Telecommunications) Development Order 2019 (or any alteration/replacement of that order). Reason: To ensure appropriate use of the mast for telecommunication equipment.
No additional fencing, walling or gates
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012 (or any amendment or replacement of that order) no fencing, walling or gates shall be erected at the site other than as shown on the approved plans shall be erected. Reason: to ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the approved plans in the interests of the visual amenity of the area.
Maximum mast height
The proposed telecoms mast and affixed communication equipment here by approved shall be no higher than the stated 15m when measured from the concrete base as shown on plan referenced; IoM_37/014-A. REASON To ensure the mast height is installed in accordance with the approved plans.
Colouring of antennas, dishes and RRU
The proposed antennas, dishes and RRU shall be coloured to match the monopole tower mast to which they are affixed and retained in perpetuity. REASON: To mitigate any visual impact.
Removal of temporary work area/fencing
The temporary work area / fencing as shown on the drawing entitled, "Temporary Work Area" shall be removed from the site within 2 weeks of the new mast being brought into use. Reason: to prevent the retention on site of temporary works which would be detrimental to the visual amenity of the area.
do not object
do not object
Highway Services HDC has no interest in the application as it has no highway impact, and Braddan Commissioners had no objections to the application.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: ... 24/00140/B
Braddan Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Commissioners considered the planning applications listed below at their meeting on 29 February and I can confirm that they had no objections to any of them.; PA24/00140/B – Redevelopment of an existing Sure Mobile site that will consist of replacing the current lattice tower with a new 15 metre slimline lattice tower with multiple mobile antennas & radio kit with associated ground equipment cabinets – Restart Unit, IOM Business Park, IM2 2QZ
