1 May 2025 · Planning Committee
604-605, Kings Court, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1lw
The proposal involves mounting two 3.0m galvanised steel poles with antennas and equipment on the southwest-facing wall of the lift motor room on the roof of Kings Court, a large 1960s/1970s apartment block off Queens Promenade in Ramsey.
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The officer assessed the principle of development as acceptable within Ramsey's defined settlement boundary (Spatial Policy 5, Strategic Policy 2), utilising an underused rooftop rather than a street-…
Spatial Policy 5
Requires new development within defined settlements. Site in Ramsey settlement boundary, ensuring compliance for town centre location.
General Policy 2
Considers design/visual impact (b,c), amenity (g,m). Proposal has minimal visibility from streets due to height/setback, no amenity harm, ICNIRP compliant.
Environmental Policy 22
Safeguards environment/amenities of surrounding properties. No loss of light/privacy/overbearing; health concerns addressed via compliance report.
Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Named service centre (Ramsey) for regeneration/housing/services.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
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 building on which it is situated, within 6 months of it no longer being required for telecommunications purposes, and such the building must be restored to its condition before the development took place, so far as is practicable.
Height limit
The proposed telecoms steel frame and affixed communication equipment here by approved shall be no higher than the stated heights when measured from the roof level as shown on plan referenced; 104_A.
Fixing method approval
Prior to the installation of the mobile antennas hereby approved, the method of fixing and details of how the mobile equipment will be secured to the building shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The equipment shall be installed in accordance with the approved details and retained as such thereafter.
Installation per approved plans
The application here by approved shall be installed in accordance with drawing referenced 106-A and the written details as part of the submission, noting the mobile antenna technology type and equipment as considered as part of this application.
No objection
No highways interest
Ramsey Town Commissioners raised no objection to the proposal. Highway Services Division listed the application as having no interest (NHI). Residents of King's Court submitted representations objecting due to inadequate notification and health/safety concerns regarding RF radiation.
Key concern: Insufficient evidence of meeting ICNIRP radiation standards at all times including high winds, risking exceedance for residents below
Highway Services Division
No CommentHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: ... 25/90113/B
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners have no objection to this proposal.
Residents of Flats 901 and 902 King's Court (The Warbuck)
ObjectionWe submit that, because the notice of the application has not been properly communicated, it cannot proceed to determination until this has been rectified
Conditions requested: Rectify notification and allow required time for comment or objection from notified flat owners
Residents of Flats 901 and 902 King's Court (The Warbuck)
Objectionwe believe that it is an incompatible or unacceptable use of a location on a residential building; the proposal does not provide sufficient evidence that the antennae will meet ICNIRP radiation standards for all building residents at all times and in all weathers; Unless and until appropriate safeguards and assurances are put in place and fully tested and monitored, we would urge that the application not be approved at this time.
Conditions requested: Temporarily reject or postpone determination until proof of proper permanent safety measures; Back-up fail-safe attachment; Live-time monitoring of antennae position and tilt; Turning antennae off in notifiable storms; Installation of Faraday cage mesh; Radiation monitoring in apartments
