OFFICER
REPORT
1. SUMMARY
1.1 An assessment has been made as to whether
the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is required for
the siting and appearance of the proposed development which
comprises the installation of a 20m high Phase 5 monopole with
associated cabinets.
1.2As the proposal is for the installation of
a new mast and associated development, it must be assessed on its
own merits against the relevant criteria and it is concluded that
prior approval is required. It is recommended that prior approval
is granted, subject to no objection from the Highway Authority, as
the siting and appearance of the proposed development would not
result in unacceptable impacts to the residential amenities of
neighbouring dwellings or the character of the area.
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RECOMMENDATION
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Prior approval
is required and prior approval is granted subject to the
recommendation set out in Section 12 of this report.
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2. REASON FOR REPORTING APPLICATION TO
COMMITTEE
2.1 The application has been submitted under the prior approval
procedure and therefore requires determination within 56 days. The
application has also received more than 5 objections.
3. PLANNING STATUS AND SITE DESCRITPION
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PLANNING STATUS
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Within the settlement boundary
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Green space and proposed area of Local Green
Space
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3.1 The proposed
telecommunications installation is to be sited on an area of soft
landscaping located close to the junction between Ralphs Ride and
Calfridus Way. The proposed installation would be located close to
a Thames Water pumping station which is enclosed within a fenced
compound.
3.2 The site forms part of Calfridus Way playing fields. The London-Waterloo
railway line runs to the south of the playing fields.
4. RELEVANT SITE HISTORY
4.1 There have
been two previous applications – one for full planning
permission and one for prior approval, which have been submitted to
the Local Planning Authority for new telecommunications equipment
located within the south-eastern corner of Calfridus Way playing
fields. Both applications were reported to the Planning Committee,
one in November 2020 and one in February 2021, and were
subsequently refused.
4.2 20/00303/FUL
refused at Planning Committee in November 2020 for Installation of
a 27.5m high Swann Type A monopole telecommunications mast with
3no. antennas, 2no. 0.6m dishes, 2no. ground based equipment
cabinets and ancillary development thereto. Installed within an
8.0m x 6.0m compound with a 2.1m palisade fence for the following
reasons:
- By reason of
its height and design, the proposed telecommunications mast would
appear unduly prominent to the detriment of the character and
visual amenities of the surrounding area. The proposed development
would therefore be contrary to Saved Policies SC4 and EN20 of the
Bracknell Forest Borough Local Plan, Policy CS7 of the Core
Strategy Development Plan Document and the National Planning Policy
Framework.
- By reason of
its siting within a proposed local Green Space, the proposed
telecommunications mast would not enhance the role and function of
the local Green Space. The proposed development would therefore be
contrary to Policy EV3 of the Bracknell Town Neighbourhood Plan and
the National Planning Policy Framework.
4.3 20/01061/RTD refused at Planning Committee in February 2021 for
installation of a 25m high column, with 3 no. antennas, 2 no. 0.6m
dishes, 2 no. ground-based equipment cabinets, and ancillary
development enclosed by a 8.0m x 6.0m compound within 2.1m high
palisade fence for the following reasons:
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By reason of its siting and appearance, the proposed
telecommunications mast would appear unduly prominent to the
detriment of the character and visual amenities of the surrounding
area. The proposed development would therefore be contrary to Saved
Policies SC4 and EN20 of the Bracknell Forest Borough Local Plan,
Policy CS7 of the Core Strategy Development Plan Document and the
National Planning Policy Framework.
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By reason of its siting within a proposed local Green Space, the
proposed telecommunications mast would not enhance the role and
function of the local Green Space. The proposed development would
therefore be contrary to Policy EV3 of the Bracknell Town
Neighbourhood Plan and the National Planning Policy
Framework.
5. PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS FOR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
APPARATUS
5.1 Part 16 of the
Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England)
Order 2015 (as amended) covers development by electronic
communications code operators.
5.2 Class A
permitted development is:
Development by or on behalf of an electronic communications code
operator for the purpose of the operator’s electronic
communications network in, on, over or under land controlled by
that operator or in accordance with the electronic communications
code, consisting of—
(a) the installation, alteration or replacement of any electronic
communications apparatus,
(b) the use of land in an emergency for a period not exceeding 18
months to station and operate moveable electronic communications
apparatus required for the replacement of unserviceable electronic
communications apparatus, including the provision of moveable
structures on the land for the purposes of that use, or
(c) development ancillary to radio equipment housing.
5.3 The proposed
20m high monopole with associated cabinets would constitute the
installation of electronic communications apparatus as set out
above and be classed as "ground based equipment".
5.4 The caveats
relating to ground-based equipment are set out at A.1 (1) of the
GPDO 2015 (as amended) which states:
Development consisting of the installation, alteration or
replacement of electronic communications apparatus (other than on a
building) is not permitted by Class A (a) if…
(c) in the case of the installation of a mast, the
mast, excluding any antenna, would exceed a height of—
(i) 25 metres above ground level on unprotected land;
or
(ii) 20 metres above ground level on article 2(3) land
or land which is on a highway;
5.5 The proposed
mast at a height of 20m would be sited on unprotected land (that is
land that is not article 2(3) land or highway land) and would
satisfy the above caveats. As such, the proposal would be
considered permitted development, subject to the following
conditions set out at A.2 (3) of the GPDO 2015 (as amended):
(3) Subject to sub-paragraph (5), Class A development…
(c) on unprotected land where that development consists
of—
(i) the installation of a mast…
is permitted subject, except in case of emergency (in which case
only paragraph A.3(12) applies), to the conditions set out in
paragraph A.3 (prior approval).
5.6 The proposal
consists of the installation of a mast which satisfies the criteria
for permitted development set out in Class A, Part 16 of the GPDO
2015 (as amended). As such, the developer must apply to the Local
Planning Authority for determination as to whether the prior
approval of the authority will be required as to the siting and
appearance of the development, as set out under paragraph (4) A.3
of Class A, Part 16, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning
(General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as
amended).
5.7 The Code of
Best Practice on Mobile Network Development in England (November
2016) provides some guidance as to what matters can be considered
relating to siting and appearance. Siting can include existence of
topographical features and natural vegetation, impact on skyline,
site in relation to existing masts, structures and buildings.
Design can include height in relation to surrounding area,
appearance of the installation, material, colouration.
5.8 The Council
has 56 days in which to consider RTD applications. If no decision
is made within the timeframe (or within an agreed extension of
time), the application will be deemed as approved.
5.9 The proposed development due to its siting
would not interfere with highway sightlines, or access for road
users, and thus would not create a highway safety concern. The
development would therefore not impact upon highway safety in
accordance with Article 3, paragraph 6 of the Town and Country
Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as
amended) which states that:-
(6) The permission granted by
Schedule 2 does not, except in relation to development permitted by
Classes A, B, D and E of Part 9 and Class A of Part 18 of that
Schedule, authorise any development which requires or involves the
formation, laying out or material widening of a means of access to
an existing highway which is a trunk road or classified road, or
creates an obstruction to the view of persons using any highway
used by vehicular traffic, so as to be likely to cause danger to
such persons.
6. THE PROPOSAL
6.1 This is an
application for determination as to whether the prior approval of
the Local Planning Authority will be required for the siting and
appearance of electronic communications apparatus in accordance
with Class A of Part 16 Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning
(General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).
As the proposal is for the installation of a new mast and cabinets,
it is considered that prior approval is required. An assessment is
required therefore as to the acceptability of the siting and
appearance of the proposal.
6.2 The proposal
comprises the installation of a 20m high Phase 5 monopole with 3no.
cabinets. It is proposed that the mast and cabinets be painted fir
green in colour.
6.3 The proposed mast would be
operated by EE Ltd.
6.4 The proposed mast would be
located on land that is designated as open space – part of
Calfridus Way playing fields. The siting of the equipment is
however different to that considered by 2 previous applications
(previously in the south-eastern corner of the playing fields).
This installation is proposed close to the junction of Ralphs Ride
and Cafridus Way. The design and height of the proposed mast
differs to that of the previously refused applications, with a
reduction in height of between 5m and 7.5m, the proposed mast being
a streetworks pole and a compound to enclose the installation is no
longer proposed.
6.5 The
applicant has submitted a certificate, which confirms that the
proposed mast meets ICNIRP (International Commission on
Non-Ionising Radiation Protection) guidelines.
Technical justification
6.6 The
supporting information submitted as part of the application
states:
-The requirement for a mobile phone base
station in this area is to provide EE Ltd customers new 4G (and at
a later date 5G) service when utilising rail services between
Martins Heron and Bracknell stations.
- South Western Railway utilise EE’s 4G
network for the connectivity of the on board wi-fi on SWR services
so it is vital that there is continuity of coverage in order for
the Wi-Fi to operate.
- the map below shows the search area for a
new base station. Solid or intermittently
red and orange areas depict the sections on the railway line where
very poor mobile phone coverage exists with black being where there
is a complete absence of coverage. The proposed mast would provide
coverage along the required section of track and also provide
enhanced coverage and capacity in the network for both train
passengers and surrounding areas which currently experience poor
indoor coverage.
- Within the
National Infrastructure Commission Report published in December
2016, specific recommendations are made to help improvement in
connectivity for mobile phone coverage for rail passengers and its
importance for an open and accessible backhaul network fit for the
future and the implantation of 5G technology.
- The National
Infrastructure Commission reaffirmed the urgent requirement for
vastly improved data and voice mobile phone coverage on trains in
its July 2018 report. This proposal works towards this overarching
aim by providing mobile phone coverage on commuter routes such as
this one.
- Enhanced coverage will also
be provided to EE’s network in this area including residents,
visitors, and businesses.
- This site will form part of
the new 4G Emergency Services Network (“ESN”) that will
replace the existing Airwave TETRA radio service used by the
emergency services (including the Police, Fire & Rescue and
Ambulance services) to communicate.
- EE’s Radio Engineer has
confirmed that there are no existing similar structures to locate
to or optimise to provide the required coverage to this section of
the railway line, as such a new cell is required to fill the
coverage gap
Site selection process
6.7 Para 115 of
the NPPF states that "applications for electronic communications
development (including applications for prior approval) should be
supported by the necessary evidence to justify the proposed
development. This should include…for a new mast or base
station, evidence that the applicant has explored the possibility
of erecting antennas on an existing building, mast or other
structure and a statement that self-certifies that, when
operational, International Commission guidelines will be met".
6.8 The
technical need for the proposed installation to provide EE network
coverage to SWR services and their on-board Wi-Fi service,
Emergency Services Network coverage and EE coverage in this
location has been demonstrated as part of this application. 9
alternative sites have been considered and discounted as part of
the search process for a new base station.
6.9 The 9
alternative sites identified, considered and discounted in the area
as being less appropriate sites are shown on the map below and
summarised below:
D1 Martins Heron Station Car Park, Winkfield Row,
Bracknell,
There is no space to effectively locate
telecommunications equipment without considerable disturbance being
caused to the station’s day-to-day operations in terms of
access, egress and maintenance. The site is also just outside the
DSA so it is questionable whether the equipment would be close
enough to the target coverage area to provide a technical solution.
The proposal is likely to be poor from a planning perspective, with
any structure likely to be overbearing and incongruous to the
amenity surrounding the station. Additionally, there is a separate
proposal currently progressing within the Sewage Treatment Works
which would make any mast here redundant.
D2 Streetworks on New Forest Ride,
Bracknell,
There is not sufficient footway space on this road to
accommodate a streetworks design proposal on either side of the
street. This site has been discounted from a design and build
perspective.
D3 Streetworks between Martins Lane and Whistley
Close Bracknell,
This land was considered for an installation, but
this would be extremely difficult from a design and build
perspective given the density of the vegetation and lack of space
to accommodate a crane or plant machinery in terms of installation
equipment. It is very debatable that this site would work from a
technical perspective given the vegetation too. Access to the site
is very difficult and would likely adversely impact neighbouring
residential properties from a construction, maintenance and upgrade
perspective.
D4 Streetworks Proposal on Ralphs Ride,
Bracknell
A site in this location could be possible but it
would need to be a streetworks design at a height of 20m due to the
height of the trees engulfing the railway line on either side. This
location also be tricky from a build perspective given underground
bridge footings and associated permissions surrounding interference
with Network Rail signalling equipment in proximity.
D5 Streetworks Proposal on Ralphs Ride (west side),
Bracknell,
A site in this location could be possible but it
would need to be a streetworks style installation at a height of
20m due to the height of the trees engulfing the railway line on
either side. This location is also more exposed to direct views
from residential properties to the north and would be very tricky
from a build perspective given underground bridge footings and
associated permissions surrounding interference with Network Rail
signalling equipment in proximity.
D6 Broad Lane Streetworks, Broad Lane,
Bracknell,
A streetworks location could be considered here but
in this instance the site is considered less appropriate from a
planning perspective with a development in this position likely to
affect the visual amenity.
D7 in or surrounding Uffington Drive,
Bracknell,
The land in question has been discounted due a lack
of screening from a planning perspective, the site would be overly
prominent and visually dominant to the residential amenity in the
surrounding area.
D8 Tesco Superstore Car Park, Whitton Rd,
Bracknell
The land in question has been discounted due to a
specific clause within the lease for this property which expressly
prohibits telecommunications development.
D9 Land east of Mills Chase, Parkland, The Parks
Community Association
Further away from heart of the
search area from a technical perspective and the open and
aesthetically pleasing amenity of the surrounding the park land
likely to be negatively affected by a tower being installed in
proximity with less screening available than the proposed
location.
7. REPRESENTATIONS RECEIVED
Bracknell
Town Council
7.1 Any comments
received will be reported in the supplementary report.
Other
representations
7.2 14no.
objections received which can be summarised as follows:
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Proposed installation will impact visibility at the junction of
Calfridus Way/Ralphs Ride.
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Has been a decline in number of rail passengers so maybe this will
equate to the need for this unsightly mast being redundant
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Impact on house prices
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Impact on health
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Visual impact of the mast
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Alternative locations should be considered in industrial areas
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Impact on network/data service being near to a mast
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Previous applications have been refused
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Calfridus Way is well used community space
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It is sited within a residential area
8. SUMMARY OF CONSULTATION RESPONSES
Highways
Officer
8.1 Comments
will be provided in the supplementary report.
9. MAIN POLICIES AND OTHER DOCUMENTS RELEVANT TO
DECISION
9.1 The key policies and guidance applying to the
site and the associated policies are:
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Development Plan
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NPPF
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Design
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Saved policy EN20 of BFBLP CS7 of the CSDPD
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Consistent
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Residential amenity
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‘Saved’ policies EN20 and EN25 of the
BFBLP
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Consistent
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Highway Safety
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‘Saved’ policy M9 of the BFBLP
CS23 of
the CSDPD
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Consistent
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Trees
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Saved Policy EN1 of the BFBLP,
CS1 of the CSDPD
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Consistent
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Telecommunications development
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Saved Policy SC4 of BFBLP
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Consistent
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Other publications
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National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
2019
Community
Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedule (CIL)
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CONSIDERATIONS
10.1 The key issues for consideration relating
to the proposed mast and cabinets is whether the siting and
appearance of the development is acceptable.
i. Principle of
development
10.2 The principle of development is
established by the GPDO 2015 (as amended). Consideration is given
to any policies in the development plan or the NPPF only in so far
as they are relevant to matters of siting and appearance as set out
at paragraphs A.2 and A.3 of Class A, Part 16, Schedule 2 of the
GPDO 2015 (as amended).
10.3 Under the prior approval process, the LPA
has 56 days to make and notify its determination on whether prior
approval is required as to siting and appearance of the proposed
development and to notify the applicant of the decision to give or
refuse such approval under Class A, Part 16, Schedule 2 of the GPDO
2015 (as amended).
10.4 There are
also local and national policies relating to telecommunications
development which are material considerations.
10.5 Policy SC4
of the Bracknell Forest Borough Local Plan states: "Planning
permission for network telecommunications development will be
permitted provided that... There is no reasonable possibility of
erecting antennas in an existing building or structure or of
sharing facilities...The development must be sited so as to
minimise its visual impact, subject to technical and operational
considerations."
10.6 Section 10
of the NPPF refers to supporting high quality communications. Para
112 states "advanced, high quality and reliable communications
infrastructure is essential for economic growth and social
well-being. Planning policies and decisions should support the
expansion of electronic communications networks, including next
generation mobile technology (such as 5G)".
10.7 Para 113
states "the number of radio and electronic communications mast, and
the sites for such installations, should be kept to a minimum
consistent with the needs of consumers, the efficient operation of
the network. Where new sites are required (such as for new 5G
networks, or for connected transport and smart city applications),
equipment should be sympathetically designed and camouflaged where
appropriate".
10.8 In May 2021,
the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport informed Local
Authorities of the importance of digital connectivity to enable
people to stay connected and businesses to grow, especially with
the COVID-19 pandemic which has highlighted how important it is to
have access to reliable, high quality mobile connectivity. The
Government is committed to extending mobile network coverage across
the UK, including 5G and the correspondence highlights the key role
that the planning system plays in delivering the necessary
infrastructure.
ii. Residential amenity
10.9 The
proposed mast and associated development would be sited between 24m
and 31m from the closest residential dwellings on Ralphs Ride and
Calfridus Way. The proposed mast due to its siting and height would
appear visible to adjoining dwellings, however, given its slimline
design, it would not appear unduly intrusive or overbearing to the
detriment of the occupiers of surrounding dwellings.
10.10 The mast
meets the ICNIRP guidelines for public exposure (health
implications are considered further under the heading - v. Health).
10.11 As such,
the siting and appearance of the proposed development would not be
considered to adversely affect the residential amenities of
neighbouring occupiers and would be in accordance with Saved Policy
EN20 of the BFBLP and the NPPF.
iii. Impact on character and appearance of surrounding area
Siting within
Calfridus Playing Fields
10.12 The siting
of the proposed development still technically falls within
Calfridus Way Playing Fields which is designated as a green space
and falls within the category of an area of active open space of
public value where the site comprises sports pitches and play
equipment. The proposed installation would however be located in a
different location to that considered by the 2 previously refused
applications in that the installation would be sited close to the
junction of Ralphs Ride and Calridus Way.
10.13 The draft Bracknell Town Neighbourhood Plan
proposes the designation of this open space as a Local Green Space.
Draft Policy EV3 states that any proposals for built development on
these Local Green Spaces must be consistent with policy for Green
Belts and will not be permitted unless it can be clearly
demonstrated that it is required to enhance the role and function
of that Local Green Space.
10.14 The proposed development would be located
within the far north-western corner of the playing fields, close to
adjoining roads and the Thames Water pumping station. The land
whilst still technically forming part of the playing fields appears
more as a grass verge adjacent to the adjoining highways and is
separated off from the playing fields by a band of adjoining trees.
As such, the siting of the proposed development would not
compromise the function of the open space and would not result in
the loss of existing recreational facilities, including sports
pitches, given its siting.
10.15 Sport England was consulted on this
application (along with the 2 previous rapplications). Sport
England is a statutory consultee for planning applications for
development that affect or could prejudice the use of playing
fields. The land at Calfridus Way comprises playing fields as
defined in The Town and Country Planning (Development Management
Procedure) (England) Order 2015 (as amended). Sport England raise
no objection to the siting of the proposed development which
affects only land incapable of
forming part of a playing pitch and does not:
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reduce the size of any playing
pitch;
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result in the inability to use
any playing pitch (including the maintenance of adequate safety
margins and run-off areas);
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reduce the sporting capacity of
the playing field to accommodate playing pitches or the capability
to rotate or reposition playing pitches to maintain their
quality;
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result in the loss of other
sporting provision or ancillary facilities on the site;
or
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prejudice the use of any
remaining areas of playing field on the site.
Other
considerations relating to siting and appearance
10.16 The
proposed mast would cause some visual harm to the area due to its
height and siting. However, this degree of harm is not considered
unacceptable. The proposed mast would be viewed in the context of
surrounding vertical street furniture, including streetlight
columns and the existing Thames Water (TW) pumping station which is
located within a palisade fence compound. Whilst the proposed
development would be sited close to an existing BT pole,
streetlight columns and the TW pumping station, it would not appear
so unduly cluttered in the streetscene as to result in unacceptable
harm to the visual amenities of the surrounding area.
10.17 There are
also adjoining trees which would provide a backdrop to the proposed
mast.
The proposed
mast would exceed the height of surrounding streetlight columns and
adjoining trees. However, the supporting information submitted with
the application states that there is a network requirement for the
mast to be such a height.
10.18 The
drawings submitted with the application indicate that existing
trees to the south-east/south of the proposed installation are up
to 17m high and the proposed mast at 20m, would be higher than the
highest adjoining trees. There is however a technical requirement
for the height of the mast to exceed the height of adjoining trees
to provide network coverage and to ensure
efficient operation. The trees would provide a backdrop to the
proposed mast, and would also provide screening to the development
when viewed from within the playing fields itself.
10.19 The
proposed mast would comprise a single monopole which would be
slimline in appearance, with the pole itself between 0.3m and 0.4m
wide, with a wider headframe which would contain the antennas which
would be mounted within a shroud. The design of this slimline
Streetworks monopole would be more appropriate within this
location, sited close to the highway and within a residential area.
The two previous applications refused for a new mast located within
Calfridus Way Playing Field comprised a bulkier column style mast
which was higher (25m to 27.5m high). The proposed installation
would also not be enclosed by a fenced compound as was proposed
with the two previously refused applications.
10.20 The
proposed mast and cabinets would be coloured fir green to
assimilate with the backdrop of trees within the playing fields
which provide a backdrop to the proposed installation.
10.21 The
proposed development would be located outside of the root
protection area and canopy of adjoining trees and the trees would
not require lopping/topping works. The development shall comply with the National Joint
Utilities Group (NJUG) 'Guidelines for the planning, installation,
and maintenance of utility services in proximity to trees'.
An informative is recommended to cover this point.
10.22 There is a
technical need to provide network coverage in the area. Alternative
sites within the immediate area have been considered and discounted
and the supplementary information submitted with the application
states that the height of the proposed mast is the minimum needed
to provide coverage.
10.23 It is
therefore considered that the siting and appearance of the proposed
development would not result in significant adverse impacts on the
character and appearance of the area in accordance with CSDPD
Policy CS7, BFBLP 'Saved' Policies EN20 and SC4, and the NPPF.
iv. Highway safety
10.24 Comments
will be reported in the supplementary report.
Other
matters
v. Health
10.25 Paragraph
116 of the NPPF states that "local planning authorities must
determine applications on planning grounds only. They should
not…set health safeguards different from the International
Commission guidelines for public exposure.
10.26 The
applicant has submitted a certificate which confirms that the
proposed mast meets ICNIRP (International Commission Non-Ionising
Radiation Protection) guidelines.
10.27 Public Health England (PHE) is clear
that there is no credible evidence of a negative impact of mobile
technology on people’s health. Central to PHE’s advice
are the guidelines published by the International Commission on
Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), which is formally
recognised by the World Health Organisation.
10.28 As an ICNIRP certificate accompanies the
application, there are no grounds for refusal based on perceived
health risks.
vi. Need
10.29 BFBLP
'Saved' Policy SC4 refers to telecommunication development being
permitted provided that there is a need for the development.
10.30 Paragraph
116 of the NPPF states that "local planning authorities must
determine applications on planning grounds only. They should not
seek to prevent competition between different operators, question
the need for an electronic communications system, or set health
safeguards different from the International Commission guidelines
for public exposure.
10.31 The
technical need for the proposed installation within this location
has been demonstrated, along with other sites considered and
discounted within the relevant search area.
vii. Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
10.32 Bracknell
Forest Council introduced charging for its Community Infrastructure
Levy (CIL) on 6th April 2015. CIL is applied as a charge on
each square metre of new development. The amount payable varies
depending on the location of the development within the borough and
the type of development.
10.33 CIL
applies to any new build (except outline applications and some
reserved matters applications that leave some reserved matters
still to be submitted), including extensions of 100 square metres
of gross internal floor space, or more, or new build that involves
the creation of additional dwellings. In this case the proposal is
not CIL liable as it would not constitute the creation of internal
floor space/a new dwelling.
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CONCLUSION
11.1 An assessment
has been made as to whether the prior approval of the Local
Planning Authority is required for the siting and appearance of the
proposed development which comprises the installation of a 20m high
Phase 5 Monopole with cabinets, in accordance with Class A, Part
16, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted
Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).
11.2 It is concluded that prior approval is required and
should be granted subject to no objection from the Highway
Authority.
11.3 Prior approval
granted by Class A, Part 16, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country
Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as
amended) is subject to conditions set out in paragraphs A.3 (9),
A.3 (11) and A.2 (2) which specify the development must:
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Begin no later than the expiration of 5 years beginning with the
date on which the approval was given or in any other case, not
later than the expiration of 5 years beginning with the date on
which the local planning authority received the application;
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Be undertaken in accordance with the details approved or submitted
with the application;
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Be removed from the land as soon as reasonably practicable after it
is no longer required for electronic communications purposes; and
the land restored to its condition before the development took
place.
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RECOMMENDATION
12.1 That
prior approval is required and that the decision to grant prior
approval for the siting and appearance of the development
subject to the following additional conditions is delegated to the Assistant Director:
Planning.
1. The development hereby permitted shall
be carried out only in accordance with the following approved plans
received 26 May 2021 by the Local Planning Authority:
002 site location plan
007 highways plan and
sightlines
250 proposed site elevation
REASON: To ensure that the
development is carried out only as approved by the Local Planning
Authority.
2. The development hereby
permitted shall be painted Fir Green RAL 6009.
REASON: In the interests of the
visual amenities of the area.
[Relevant Plans and Policies:
BFBLP EN20, CSDPD CS7]
Informatives
1. The development shall comply with the National
Joint Utilities Group (NJUG) 'Guidelines for the planning,
installation, and maintenance of utility services in proximity to
trees'.
2. The
applicant is advised that consideration should be given to the use
of anti-graffiti paint on the proposed cabinets.
Doc.
Ref:Uniform
7/DC/Agenda
The application
file to which this report relates can be viewed on-line at the
Council's Time Square office during office hours or online at
www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk
