Agenda item

PRIOR APPROVAL REFUSED

Description of application – Installation of 10m high telecommunications replica telegraph pole, 1 equipment cabinet at ground level and associated works (56 DAY CONSULTATION BY TELEFONICA UK LTD AND VODAFONE LTD REGARDING THE NEED FOR APPROVAL OF SITING AND APPEARANCE).

Oral representations in objection to the application were received.  Oral representations from Ward Member Councillor David Cartwright in objection to the application were received at the meeting.

It was reported that Highways Division raised no objections in relation to safety.

Further correspondence received from the applicant indicated that Eltham College was not considered to be an appropriate alternative site.

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

1  The proposed equipment due to its height, siting and design would be an obtrusive and highly prominent feature in the street scene, out of character and detrimental to the visual and residential amenities of the surrounding area contrary to Policies BE1 and BE22 of the Unitary Development Plan .