Double mobile phone mast success
25 January 2007
APPLICATIONS for two new mobile phone masts were snubbed by councillors at a planning meeting.
O2 (UK) Ltd felt were turned down by members of the Development Control Board, who refused both their plans to fix controversial communication poles and boxes in two separate spots.
Both were 12.5 metre-high poles complete with three antennas and an equipment box.
The first was destined for the junction of Bennett's Castle Lane and Wood Lane in Dagenham - 140 metres from St Teresa Primary School.
Resident's objections coupled with the board's refusal blew the application out of the water, as recommended by planning officer Hugo Marchant.
His report to the board claimed O2 submitted no evidence to show a mast was needed at the location.
It further showed the company had not looked into the possibility of sharing a site with an existing mast - of which there are four in the area - something they are encouraged to do.
The second proposal, dealt with at the same meeting on Wednesday, January 17, hoped to place a mast on the Heathway junction with Connor Road, Dagenham.
Members refused this, in line with a report by Development Control officer Matthew Gallagher, which claimed the proposed pole would be an eyesore and detrimental to residents view from houses in the area.
O2 can appeal the decision.
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APPLICATIONS for two new mobile phone masts were snubbed by councillors at a planning meeting.
O2 (UK) Ltd felt were turned down by members of the Development Control Board, who refused both their plans to fix controversial communication poles and boxes in two separate spots.
Both were 12.5 metre-high poles complete with three antennas and an equipment box.
The first was destined for the junction of Bennett's Castle Lane and Wood Lane in Dagenham - 140 metres from St Teresa Primary School.
Resident's objections coupled with the board's refusal blew the application out of the water, as recommended by planning officer Hugo Marchant.
His report to the board claimed O2 submitted no evidence to show a mast was needed at the location.
It further showed the company had not looked into the possibility of sharing a site with an existing mast - of which there are four in the area - something they are encouraged to do.
The second proposal, dealt with at the same meeting on Wednesday, January 17, hoped to place a mast on the Heathway junction with Connor Road, Dagenham.
Members refused this, in line with a report by Development Control officer Matthew Gallagher, which claimed the proposed pole would be an eyesore and detrimental to residents view from houses in the area.
O2 can appeal the decision.
Copyright © 2007 Archant Regional. All rights reserved.
http://tinyurl.com/2ewmkm
rudkla - 25. Jan, 18:06
