Installation of 20m telecommunications mast with associated street cabinets.

The Committee considered an application for prior approval of the siting and appearance of the installation of a 20 metre telecommunications mast with associated street cabinets.

Prior to the meeting, Members of the Planning Committee undertook a virtual site visit and written representations were available on the Council’s Website. 

At the meeting, the Development Management Service Manager reported that additional representatives had been submitted following publication of the agenda.  The representations raised two new issues namely:  alternative sites for the mast; and the mast being used for surveillance and so invading people’s privacy.

Mr Brian Payne then addressed the Committee (via Zoom) against the application.  In accordance with Standing Order B4.1 Councillor Mills also addressed the Committee (physical attendance at the meeting venue).

Resolved:

Approved with reasons as outlined in the submitted report.

Installation of 20m telecommunications mast with associated street cabinets.