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RU.03/0238 Date reg: 04/03/2003 Ward VIRGINIA WATER LOCATION: PROPOSAL: TYPE: APPLICANT: REDLANDS FARM, LYNE LANE, VIRGINIA WATER ERECTION OF 22.85 METRES HIGH EMERGENCY SERVICES MOBILE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS TOWER WITH 2 PANEL ANTENNAS TOGETHER WITH ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT CABINETS AND COMPOUND FOR A TEMPORARY PERIOD OF 2 YEARS FULL PLANNING PERMISSION Airwave mm02 Local Plan: Policies relevant to the consideration of this application are: Second Alteration April 2001: SV3, GB1, BE10 1. Site 1.1 Redlands Farm is located on the western side of Lyne Lane, near the junction of the M25 and M3. The two busy motorways run to the east and south of the site. There is a residential area to the north of the site beyond the river. 1.2 Lyne Lane is considerably higher than the surrounding fields and is lined with trees standing at a height of 8–10 metres, which continue around the adjacent fields and along the river. There are two other radio masts either side of Lyne Lane near the application site. 1.3 Redlands Farm, Redlands Farm Barn and The Church of Holy Trinity are all Grade II listed buildings in the vicinity of the site. 1.4 The site is located within the Green Belt. 2. History 2.1 The history below relates to telecommunication development on Redlands Farm and not specifically to the plot identified for this proposal. 2.2 RU.92/0833 20 metre high telecommunications tower with 6 no. sectored antennas and 2 no. 600 mm diameter transmission dishes mounted on top, plus, fenced compound containing tower and base transceiver station. (Rev. plans received 13.11.92) GRANT 04/12/1992 2.3 RU.95/0614 Extension of existing 20 metre high telecommunications mast to 25 metres GRANT 22/08/1995 2.4 RU.00/0564 Notification under part 24 of the GDPO 1990, for the installation of 1 equipment cabin, 4600mm dish and 6 antennas on existing 25 metre mast, including enlargement of compound GRANT 30/05/2000 3. Application
3.1 This is a full application for the erection of an emergency services mobile radio communications tower with 2 panel antennas together with associated equipment cabinet and compound for a temporary period of two years. 3.2 It would be located in the south eastern corner of a field adjacent to Lyne Lane (which is 6–7 metres higher than the field) in close proximity to the two other radio masts on the northern side of the M25. 3.3 The communication tower would be a lattice style and have a height of 22.85 metres. There would also be an equipment cabin and a generator. Security fencing (1.4 metres in height) would be erected around the tower and associated equipment. 3.4 The applicant seeks planning permission for a temporary period of two years. There is a requirement to cover an area to the west of the M25/M3 junction along the M3 and including Virginia Water. The most suitable site for the long-term is an existing mast at Chertsey sewage treatment works. This site however would not be available in time for the start of Airwave (previously known as Public Safety Radio Communications Project) and therefore a temporary arrangement is required. 3.5 A supporting letter has been submitted as part of the application from the Airwave Project Manager for Surrey Police. The letter outlines the background of the application and the importance of Airwave in the operational policing throughout the Borough of Runnymede. Airwave is to be delivered against a national government contract by mmO2, which won the contract after a European competition. The letter states that: “The Government has effectively mandated police forces to use the system by providing national funding arrangements. It has also withdrawn the radio frequencies used by our current systems and sold them for use by others – they will be unavailable to us by 2005. Therefore, there is no ‘do nothing’ option for Surrey Police, nor is there an opportunity to adopt a different course of action – we must implement Airwave within Surrey.” 4. Consultations 4.1 The application has been advertised on the Council’s weekly list. One letter of objection has been received from The Thorpe Ward Residents’ Association. The Association objects on grounds of visibility and noise. The letter states that the site is in an area which is highly visible from all directions and there is minimal existing screening available. In addition it is commented that the noise from the generator would have a detrimental effect on the surrounding area. 4.2 The County Highways Authority has been consulted and has no requirements 5. Planning Considerations 5.1 This is a full application for the erection of a 22.85 metre high emergency services mobile radio communications tower with 2 panel antennas together
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