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No officer reasoning provided as the application was withdrawn prior to determination.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).
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