18 February 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner Abigail Morgan
Upper Howe Farm, Old Castletown Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM4 1ab
The proposal seeks retrospective permission for a 40m high three-sided galvanised transmitter mast with ladder access, retention of the existing 20m mast with added air handling unit and framing, a generator on concrete slab, and specific fencing/gates at the Carnane former BBC transmitter site on Old Castletown Road, …
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The officer determined the proposal complies with the land use zoning as 'Telecommunications Sites (Carnane & Crookall House TETRA sites)' in the Area Plan for the East (2020) and Infrastructure Polic…
Infrastructure Policy 3
Requires balancing telecoms infrastructure needs against environmental impacts, with presumption against visually intrusive masts in sensitive landscapes and encouragement of mast sharing/removal of redundant structures; exceptions need strategic national need. Officer found proposal acceptable due to zoning, site history, and no unacceptable visual/landscape harm from distant views.
General Policy 2
General development control considerations. Relevant but site-specific zoning for telecoms outweighed general concerns.
Environment Policy 2
Protection of landscape. Assessed via distant visibility and integration with existing vegetation/structures; no unacceptable impact identified.
Environment Policy 4
Biodiversity protection, recognising non-statutory Wildlife Sites. Site adjacent to Wildlife Site designated by Manx Wildlife Trust.
Environment Policy 5
In exceptional cases affecting ENV4 sites, minimise disturbance via conditions/agreements. Re-use of existing footprints minimised impact, no refusal justified.
Fencing retention and colour
No fencing shall be installed at the site other than the fencing which is shown on the approved plans, which shall be retained powder coated dark green unless required to be removed by condition 2. Reason: In the interest of visual amenity.
Site restoration if disused
Unless otherwise approved in writing by the Department, the masts, building, fencing, generator and slab shall be removed from the site within 6 months of the site no longer being in use. Reason: in the interests of visual amenity.
no Highways Interest
no objections
Both Braddan Parish Commissioners and DOI Highways Division raised no objections to the retrospective application for the mast and structures.
Braddan Parish Commissioners
No Objectionhad no objection to either of them; PA21/00510/B - Retrospective application regarding the erection of mast and other structures in connection with PA 19/00129/B - Carnane (former) BBC Transmitter Site, Old Castletown Road, Braddan, Isle of Man, IM4 1AB
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 07.06.2021
