Agenda item

REFUSED

Description of Application: Installation of a 20m high monopole with 1No. wraparound cabinet, supporting 6No. antenna apertures & 2No. 600mm dishes; installation of 6No. cabinets; ancillary development there. (56 day consultation by EE & H3G regarding the need for approval of siting and appearance of telecommunications apparatus).

The application was introduced by the Head of Development Management. It was noted that the application had been called in by a councillor and that the recommendation was for refusal. It was further noted that the application sat within the Chislehurst Conservation Area. The application sought prior approval for the erection of a 20m high monopole telecommunications mast. The mast was to allow for mobile coverage for the EE and Hutchinson telecommunications networks to allow for a potential loss of mobile coverage in the area. Members were informed that no objections had been received from Highways. Late objections had been received from a local resident. Objections had also been received from the Council’s Conservation Officer concerning harm that the application would cause to the Conservation Area.    

The Head of Development Management stated that it was recommended that the application be refused because of the harm that it would cause to the Chislehurst Conservation Area.   

The Chairman moved that the application be refused. Councillor Scoates seconded the motion for Refusal. A Member commented that the mast would be placed in  a car park and that there could be worse locations.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations RESOLVED their permission be REFUSED as recommended for the reasons set out in the report of the Assistant Director, Planning.