Agenda item

REFUSED

REFUSED

Description of application – Installation of 10m telecommunications replica telegraph pole and associated works (Consultation by CTIL and the Telefonics UK Ltd and Vodafone Ltd, regarding the need for prior approval of siting and appearance).

Oral representations in objection to and in support of the application were received.  Oral representations from Ward Member, Councillor Graham Arthur, in objection to 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.  Members were generally of the opinion that the proposed site was inappropriate, at a dangerous junction, and other less contentious sites should be considered.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that PRIOR APPROVAL BE REQUIRED AND REFUSED for the following reason:-

1.  Due to their height, design and siting within this prominent open area, the proposed mast and cabinets would appear obtrusive and prominent 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.