23 July 2025 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler); issued by Director of Planning and Building Control (J Chance)
Dha Radio Site, Communications House, Dukes Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 6re
The proposal involves replacing an existing 50m square lattice telecoms tower on the curtilage of the Isle of Man Police Headquarters with a new 40.7m high square tubular lattice tower on the same concrete base, painted grey galvanised finish.
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The officer determined the proposal complies with the principle of development in Douglas settlement boundary (SP1, SP5, STP1, STP2) by reusing existing telecoms infrastructure.
Spatial Policy 5
Requires new development within defined settlements; site in Douglas boundary complies as main service centre.
General Policy 2
Sub-clauses (b) visual impact, (c) character of area, (g) residential amenity, (m) public health; assessed as no adverse effects from reduced height tower echoing existing, no overbearing/loss of light/privacy, ICNIRP compliant.
Environmental Policy 22
Safeguards environment/amenities; no statutory nuisance (vibration/noise/light), 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
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.
Colouring of equipment
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 40.7 m when measured from the concrete base as shown on plan referenced; 105 REV-C. Reason: To ensure the mast height is installed in accordance with the approved plans.
No objection
