24 June 2024 · Delegated - Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan); Decision Notice signed by Director of Planning and Building Control (J Chance)
Field 432769, Ballahick Lane, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 2ad
The proposal involves replacing the existing 11.9m high green monopole telecom mast with a new 12.5m high slimline lattice tower (triangular with tubular columns and bracing) on the same concrete foundation within a 6.7m x 4.0m fenced compound.
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The officer found the principle of development acceptable as it replaces existing telecoms infrastructure on the same site, complying with Spatial Policy 5 and General Policy 3(e) for necessary servic…
Spatial Policy 5
Requires new development within defined settlements but allows countryside exceptions for necessary services. Officer assessed replacement mast as compliant via cross-reference to GP3(e) for telecoms infrastructure.
General Policy 3
Provides exceptions to countryside development for necessary services (e). Officer found telecoms upgrade qualifies, balancing with IP3 to avoid visually intrusive masts.
General Policy 2
Considers design (b), visual impact (c), residential amenity (g), public health (m). Officer confirmed slimline design, colouring, no amenity harm, and ICNIRP compliance meet tests.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside from adverse visual harm. Officer assessed limited intrusion due to screening, context of farm buildings, and non-incongruous scale.
Transport Policy 10
Safeguards airport operations. Height amendment to 12.5m/12.8m total avoided penetration of Runway 21 approach surface, confirmed by consultee.
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 other fencing
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.
Painting tower and fence dark green
The proposed 12.5m slimline lattice tower and the 1.25m high post and rail fence shall be painted dark green and maintained and retained in perpetuity. Reason: To be in keeping with a rural area.
Colour antennas, dishes and RRU to match mast
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.
Maximum mast height
The proposed 12.5m high telecoms mast and affixed communication equipment hereby approved shall be no higher than the stated height 12.80m when measured from the ground level as shown on plan referenced; IoM_03/014 Rev.C. REASON To ensure the mast height is installed in accordance with the approved plans.
do not object
do not object
content that the design modification has removed the obstacle from the protected surface. We have no other issues
Highway Services has no interest in the application; Malew Parish Commissioners have no objections; Isle of Man Airport initially objected due to mast penetrating runway approach surface but withdrew objection after design modification.
Key concern: proposed mast would penetrate the Runway 21 Approach Surface by 2.1 Metres
Highway Services HDC
No CommentHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 24/00324/B
Malew Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionMalew Parish Commissioners have no objections to the following planning applications. 24/00324/B
Isle of Man Airport Airfield Operations Manager
ObjectionThe safeguarding exercise has confirmed that the proposed mast would penetrate the Runway 21 Approach Surface by 2.1 Metres; we formally object to the proposed mast height
Isle of Man Airport Airfield Operations Manager
No ObjectionI have reviewed the amended plans and can confirm that we are content that the design modification has removed the obstacle from the protected surface. We have no other issues associated with this amended Planning Application.
