Policy Considerations (What are the presumptions) In accordance with NR12, telecommunications development will normally be permitted where: (i) siting and design will not unreasonably affect the character and amenity of the area; (ii) all practicable possibilities of sharing facilities have been fully explored and found to be unfeasible or unacceptable by the Minister; (iii) there would be no unacceptable impact on residential amenity; (iv) the proposal is in accordance with other principles and policies of the Plan. Siting and Design The proposal is to add a small antenna to the top of one of the lamp posts currently lining Marina Gardens at the Waterfront. The intention is to swap-out the existing lamp post with one that has the antennae on top. All cables will run inside the steel post. Once installed, the physical difference between the existing lamp post and the new one will be an increase in height at the top of the post. The visual impact of this height difference is considered minimal as the group of lamp posts which line Marina Gardens are not read together. That is, attention is given to the group of lamp posts as the spacing is far enough apart that attention is only given to individual posts. Thus, the visual impact of this addition to the lamp post is minor and is considered not to have a detrimental impact on the area. Site Sharing This permanent site is to replace the existing installation temporarily installed at the WEB construction site. The necessity of this proposal is to provide coverage to the Waterfront area. The co-location of installations on the Jersey Waterfront Hotel was investigated, however Jersey Telecom have advised that the purpose of this antennae is to gain coverage and capacity at ground level and thus antennae at a high level such as on the Hotel will not achieve that objective. Residential Amenity There will be limited impact to residential amenity from this installation. The nearest residential properties are 260 metres from the installation to the east and north. The visual impact is low and there are no other impacts to residential amenity such as traffic, noise, pollution, light, overbearing, overshadowing or overlooking. Other Policies of the Plan The proposal is in accordance with the other policies of the Island Plan. |