18 May 2005 · Planning Committee
Rear Of Magic Carpets Clock Tower Industrial Estate Foxdale Douglas
The proposal involved installing a 15m high slimline flexicell monopole with three integral antennas (for 2G coverage and future 3G), an equipment cabinet painted dark green, and associated works on a grassed area behind industrial units at Clock Tower Industrial Estate, Foxdale, screened by buildings and trees.
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The Planning Committee refused the review of the initial approval because 'the applicant has failed to demonstrate that there is a need for a telecommunications mast to be erected in this location' an…
Draft Strategic Plan - Communications
Policy requires balancing need for communications infrastructure against environmental impact, presuming against visually intrusive masts in sensitive landscapes, encouraging mast sharing, and removal of redundant infrastructure. Officer assessed proposal as compliant due to industrial context, screening, and prior precedent, but Committee found failure to prove need or alternatives breached the policy's emphasis on justified demand.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to drawing numbers 2882/006/FOX/001, 2882/006/FOX/002, 2882/006/FOX/003 and 2882/006/FOX/004.
Single equipment structure
As part of this development, approval is granted for a single structure to house ancillary equipment only.
Cabin colour
The cabin must be dark green in colour.
Redundancy removal
In the event that the proposed monopole and equipment housing become redundant, the structures shall be removed from the site in their entirety.
no adverse traffic impacts
Manx National Heritage raised concerns about the proposed 15m mast height compared to a previously approved shorter mast and suggested a condition for equipment removal; Patrick Parish Commissioners objected due to proximity to school and houses; Highways Division had no views; multiple public objections focused on health risks near Foxdale School.
Key concern: proximity to Foxdale School (150-300m) raising health and safety concerns from radiation
Manx National Heritage
Conditional No ObjectionWe would question whether this is strictly necessary.; We would ask the Planning Committee to reassure itself that the Foxdale mast is as short as it can be, whilst providing adequate coverage.; The Committee, if minded to approve the application, may wish to consider including a condition to this effect.
Conditions requested: condition to ensure applicant intends to remove equipment as it becomes redundant, so that should the 2G antennae become surplus to requirements they would be removed and the mast shortened accordingly
Department of Transport Highways Division
No ObjectionThe Highways Division of the Department of Transport has no views on the following application, the application having been considered and having no adverse traffic impacts.
Patrick Parish Commissioners
ObjectionThe Commissioners are opposed to this application.
Patrick Parish Commissioners
ObjectionThe Commissioners wish to request a review of the approval of the above planning application.; request that the decision to approve the application is reversed until Manx Telecom have reassessed their thinking of the placing of this mast.
