La Chasse Transmitter, Rue Militaire, St. Ouen

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A decision made (30.11.07) to approve the application for 6 antennae, 6 dishes and 1 equipment cabinet for La Chasse Transmitter, Rue Militaire, St. Ouen.

Decision Reference: MD-PE-2007-0327
Decision Summary Title:	La Chasse Transmitter, La Rue Militaire, St Ouen			Date of Decision Summary:	30 November 2007
Decision Summary Author:	Kelly Johnson			Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written and Oral			Person Giving Oral Report:	Kelly Johnson
Written Report Title:	La Chasse Transmitter, La Rue Militaire, St Ouen			Date of Written Report:	19 November 2007
Written Report Author:	Kelly Johnson			Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
Subject: S/2007/2500 La Chasse Transmitter, La Rue Militaire, St Ouen Installation of 6 No antennae, 6 No dishes and 1 No. equipment cabinet
Decision(s): The Minister approved the application, subject to conditions specified in the Written Report.
Reason(s) for Decision: Permission has been granted having taken into account the relevant policies of the approved Island Plan, together with other relevant policies and all other material considerations, including the consultations and representations received.
Resource Implications: None
Action required: Issue permit and notify other interested parties
Signature:		Dir Initials	Position: Assistant Minister
Date Signed:		CEO Initials	Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed): 30 November 2007

La Chasse Transmitter, Rue Militaire, St. Ouen - approval

Planning and Environment Department

Report for Ministerial Meeting

Application Number

S/2007/2500

Site Address	La Chasse Transmitter, La Rue Militaire, St. Ouen, JE3 2HF.

Applicant	Cable & Wireless Jersey

Description	Installation of 6 No. antennae, 6 No. dishes & 1 No. equipment cabinet.

Type	Satellite Dishes/Comms Antenna

Date Validated	18/10/2007

Zones	Built-Up Area Water Pollution Safeguard Area

Policies	NR12 - Telecommunications

Summary/

Conclusion

The proposal is to install equipment on the new tower recently erected. Cable and Wireless have equipment temporarily installed on another tower at this site, however this application is for the permanent site.

The application is a mast sharing opportunity at one of the existing 5 major communication sites on the Island.

(Worthwhile, when there is a conflicting balance of considerations, to play devil`s advocate, then give reasons for reaching recommendation.)

Officer

Recommendation

Approve with conditions

Site Description	The site is the centre of operations for the Communication Services of the States. The site consists of the Communication Services building and three large lattice towers or masts, which hold communications equipment for the States, including the Airport and emergency services, television and radio transmitters and mobile phone antennae.

Relevant Planning History	S/2005/2244 Approval granted in May 2006 for the installation of 6no. antennae, 6no. dishes and 4no. equipment cabinets for Cable and Wireless. This permission lapsed in May 2007 as the new tower had been constructed in the timeframe anticipated. S/2006/1195 Approval granted in July 2006 for 3no. antennae for Jersey Telecom. S/2006/1553 Approval granted in August 2006 for the temporary installation 3no. antennae, 2no. dishes and 1no. equipment cabinet for Cable and Wireless. S/2006/2115 Approval granted in January 2007 for the temporary installation of 5no. dishes, 3no. antennae and 3no. equipment cabinets for Jersey Airtel.

Existing use of Land/Buildings	Communications

Proposed use of Land/Buildings	Telecommunications

Consultations	(Delete as appropriate and summarise comments wherever possible) H&SS in their letter dated 22 October 2007 confirm that the pre-commissioning details are below the international guidelines, being the ICNIRP Radio Frequency Public Exposure Guidelines. A post-commissioning test is required to ensure the actual emissions are in line with the estimated. Condition recommended to this effect. All consultations are attached with the background papers

Summary of Representations	1 letter of representation was received and was a letter of objection. The nature of the objection was a concern over the increase of antennae at the La Chasse site on the grounds of health concerns. All letters of representation are attached with the background papers

Planning Issues	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 application is to install equipment on the newly erected tower at La Chasse. The visual impact of the tower has already been considered in the previous application for the tower itself. The siting of the antennae, being on an existing lattice tower, will not materially impact on the appearance of the tower and thus the antennae will not unreasonably affect the character of the area. The siting of the ground base cabinet will be close to the existing building, thus reducing its visual impact to the wider area. Site Sharing The necessity of this site is to gain coverage to the areas of La Ville Bagot and Le Petite Cueillette areas and to provide a transmission link to other sites. This application is for mast sharing at one of the existing 5 major communication sites on the area. Residential Amenity There will be limited impact to residential amenity from this application, as the main impact is from the tower itself, which has already been assessed and determined. Other Policies of the Plan The proposal is in accordance with the other policies of the Island Plan.

Officer Recommendation	Approve

Conditions/ Reasons	1. The development hereby permitted is temporary and shall cease on or before 12 months from the date of this permit and the land restored to its former condition unless the post commissioning test is completed and the relevant measurements are in accordance with the ICNIRP certificate submitted, to the satisfaction of the Minister for Planning and Environment. 2. The permission hereby granted is for a temporary period of 12 months in the first instance. In the event that the Minister for Health and Social Services, during that 12 month period, should change his policy on the safety of telecommunication installations to the effect that they constitute a danger to the public nearby, the Minister for Planning and Environment will review the permission and may require the installation to be removed within a period of 3 months of the Minister for Health and Social Service’s change of policy. Should the Minister for Health and Social Service’s policy not change within 12 months, this permission will have permanent effect. 3. The development hereby permitted is temporary and shall cease on or before 12 months from the date of this permit and the land restored to its former condition unless a programme of ongoing monitoring of the installation is submitted to and approved in writing by the Minister for Planning and Environment. The scheme shall include monitoring in accordance with the ICNIRP certificate provided, appropriate independent testing at 12 monthly intervals for the duration of the operation of the installation, and shall be funded by the operator.

Reasons	1. To retain control over the development in order to protect the amenities of the surrounding area. 2. To protect the interests of the general public. 3. To protect the interests of the general public.

Background Papers	1:2500 Location Plan H&SS letter dated 22 October 2007 Letter of representation Photomontage (Also include correspondence from Case Officer – Possibly [pre-application advice & any other relevant material)

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