Planning Applications - Runnymede Borough Council

combination of the location, the temporary nature of the mast and its
importance to the Police service constitute a very special circumstance for
allowing inappropriate development in the Green Belt.
5.8 As Redlands Farm, Redlands Farm Barn and The Church of Holy Trinity are
listed buildings in the locality. Special regard must be given to the setting of
these listed buildings. Given the substantial distance between the proposed
site and these buildings it is unlikely that proposed communication tower
would be detrimental to the setting of these listed buildings.
5.9 The nearest residential properties along Green Lane are in excess of 200
metres to the north of the proposed site. The dwellings are beyond the river
and trees, which line the river. From this direction it is possible to see the
mast through the trees, but it would sit in front of the motorway and the
sewage treatment works which are located beyond. Given this background
and the distances involved it is unlikely that the proposal would be an
incongruous or detrimental development. It is considered that these
residents are unlikely to be seriously affected by the proposal.
5.10 In response to the letter of objection received, the issues relating to visual
impact are set out in paragraphs 5.6 and 5.7 above. In reference to the
noise from the generator, it is unlikely that the generator would produce
noise levels above that of the two nearby motorways, which are in close
proximity.
5.11 An ICNIRP Compliance Notice has been submitted which demonstrates that
the installation would conform with the ICNIRP public exposure guidelines
and conforms with the precautionary approach recommended by the
Stewart Group’s report “mobile phones and health” laid out in Planning
Policy Guidance Note 8: Telecommunication (August 2001).
5.12 Consideration has been given to the requirements of Article 8 and Article 1
of the First Protocol of the European Convention on Human Rights. It is not
considered that the granting of permission would result in a violation of any
objectors’ rights under the Convention.
Officers’ Recommendation
GRANT subject to the following conditions:
1. No Departure (Full Applications) (C4)
2. The use hereby permitted shall be discontinued and the land
restored to its former condition on or before 22nd May 2005. This
would include the removal of the telecommunication tower, the
associated equipment cabin, the generator and security fencing.
Reason: To limit the effect of the proposal on this sensitive Green
Belt site and its effect on the visual amenities of the area.
3. The mast, associated equipment cabinet and generator hereby
permitted shall be painted grey or olive green unless otherwise
agreed in writing by the Planning Authority.