Agenda item

REFUSED

Description of application - Installation of 10m high telecommunications mast and two associated cabinets at ground level.Consultation by Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Ltd (CTIL) regarding the need for prior approval of siting and appearance.

Oral representations in support of the application were received at the meeting.  It was reported that further objections to the application had been received and that Environmental Health had no objection to the application.  Councillor Charles Joel, said that spoke on behalf of residents and Resident Associations in his Ward and was opposed to steel mast structures that cluttered streets and preferred the use of open land and camouflaged masts.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE REFUSED for the following reasons:-

1.  Due to their height, design and prominent siting, the proposed mast and cabinets would appear visually intrusive within the street scene and would be detrimental to the visual and residential amenities of the surrounding area, thereby contrary to Policy BE22 of the Unitary Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.