Planning Applications - Runnymede Borough Council
Planning Applications - Runnymede Borough Council
Planning Applications - Runnymede Borough Council
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3.1 This is a full application for the erection of an emergency services mobile<br />
radio communications tower with 2 panel antennas together with associated<br />
equipment cabinet and compound for a temporary period of two years.<br />
3.2 It would be located in the south eastern corner of a field adjacent to Lyne<br />
Lane (which is 6–7 metres higher than the field) in close proximity to the two<br />
other radio masts on the northern side of the M25.<br />
3.3 The communication tower would be a lattice style and have a height of 22.85<br />
metres. There would also be an equipment cabin and a generator. Security<br />
fencing (1.4 metres in height) would be erected around the tower and<br />
associated equipment.<br />
3.4 The applicant seeks planning permission for a temporary period of two<br />
years. There is a requirement to cover an area to the west of the M25/M3<br />
junction along the M3 and including Virginia Water. The most suitable site<br />
for the long-term is an existing mast at Chertsey sewage treatment works.<br />
This site however would not be available in time for the start of Airwave<br />
(previously known as Public Safety Radio Communications Project) and<br />
therefore a temporary arrangement is required.<br />
3.5 A supporting letter has been submitted as part of the application from the<br />
Airwave Project Manager for Surrey Police. The letter outlines the<br />
background of the application and the importance of Airwave in the<br />
operational policing throughout the <strong>Borough</strong> of <strong>Runnymede</strong>. Airwave is to<br />
be delivered against a national government contract by mmO2, which won<br />
the contract after a European competition. The letter states that: “The<br />
Government has effectively mandated police forces to use the system by<br />
providing national funding arrangements. It has also withdrawn the radio<br />
frequencies used by our current systems and sold them for use by others –<br />
they will be unavailable to us by 2005. Therefore, there is no ‘do nothing’<br />
option for Surrey Police, nor is there an opportunity to adopt a different<br />
course of action – we must implement Airwave within Surrey.”<br />
4. Consultations<br />
4.1 The application has been advertised on the <strong>Council</strong>’s weekly list. One letter<br />
of objection has been received from The Thorpe Ward Residents’<br />
Association. The Association objects on grounds of visibility and noise.<br />
The letter states that the site is in an area which is highly visible from all<br />
directions and there is minimal existing screening available. In addition it is<br />
commented that the noise from the generator would have a detrimental<br />
effect on the surrounding area.<br />
4.2 The County Highways Authority has been consulted and has no<br />
requirements<br />
5. <strong>Planning</strong> Considerations<br />
5.1 This is a full application for the erection of a 22.85 metre high emergency<br />
services mobile radio communications tower with 2 panel antennas together
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