31 January 2007 · Secretary, Planning Committee (E J Callow)
Field No 432769, Ballahick Farm, Ballahick Lane, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 2ad
Cable & Wireless Isle of Man Limited applied to erect a 15m monopole mast with up to 3 panel antennas, two dishes (600mm and 300mm), two equipment cabinets, an electricity meter cabinet, and a 1.2m high fenced compound on grazing land in field 432769 at Ballahick Farm.
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No officer reasoning provided as the application was withdrawn prior to determination. The applicant voluntarily withdrew to submit a revised scheme with lower mast height in response to Malew Parish …
Infrastructure Policy 3
Requires balance between telecommunications needs and environmental impact, with presumption against visually intrusive masts in sensitive landscapes, encouragement of mast sharing, and removal of redundant infrastructure. Exceptions need to demonstrate strategic national need not achievable by sharing or alternatives. Applicant argued site minimises visual impact via screening and painting, provides essential coverage, and follows mast-sharing priority (43% on existing masts network-wide).
Do not oppose
Manx National Heritage objects to the overall scheme of multiple telecom masts including 06/02124/B due to landscape impact and lack of mast sharing, recommending a public inquiry; Malew Parish Commissioners object specifically to 06/02124/B citing proximity to another mast and airport flight path; Highways Division has no objection.
Key concern: cumulative landscape impact and lack of mast sharing across multiple applications
Manx National Heritage
ObjectionThe Trustees of Manx National Heritage are deeply concerned at the scale of this scheme; we would strongly urge that these applications be ‘called-in’ for public inquiry; all of the applications lack detailed consideration of the concept of employing the best available technology
Malew Parish Commissioners
ObjectionThe Commissioners wish to notify you that they object to this Planning Application and queried why two masts are required within such a short distance
Department of Transport, Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose
Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside & Environment
No CommentMarginally better? I leave it to Sarah to decide.
