23 July 2025 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler); issued by Director of Planning and Building Control (J Chance)
Land Adjacent To Broadcasting House, Douglas Head, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 5bw
The site is in the southwest corner of Broadcasting House on scrub land within Douglas settlement boundary, currently hosting a 32.6m steel lattice tower with various telecom systems. The proposal reduces the tower height by removing the top 9.5m sections, relocates existing third-party equipment lower down, and instal…
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The officer assessed the principle as compliant with Strategic Policies 1, 2, Spatial Policies 1 and 5 as the site is within Douglas settlement boundary and utilises an existing underused structure, r…
Spatial Policy 5
Requires new development within defined settlements. Site in Douglas settlement boundary, ensuring compliance.
General Policy 2
Considers visual impact (b,c), residential amenity (g), and public health (m). Proposal's height reduction and colouring mitigate visual harm, no overbearing/loss of light/privacy effects, and ICNIRP compliance address health.
Environmental Policy 22
Safeguards environment and amenities. No statutory nuisance from operation (vibration, noise etc.), public health compliant.
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.
No additional fencing/walling/gates
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2025 (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.
Colouring of antennas/dishes/RRU
The proposed antennas, dishes and RRU shall be coloured to match the tower / mast to which they are affixed and retained in perpetuity. Reason: To mitigate any visual impact.
Maximum mast height
The proposed telecoms mast hereby approved shall be no higher than the stated 23.1m when measured from the concrete base as shown on plan referenced; 105 Rev B. Reason: To ensure the mast height is installed in accordance with the approved plans.
No objection
No objection, noted trees nearby but applicant confirmed no impact on works or future operation; requested confirmation statement
