COLTISHALL FC RECTORY ROAD COLTISHALL NORWICH PLANNING STATEMENT PREPARED BY PEGASUS GROUP | SHARED ACCESS | NOVEMBER 2016 | P16-0525
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PLANNING APPLICATION BY SHARED ACCESS AND CORNERSTONE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
PLANNING STATEMENT
COLTISHALL PLAYING FIELDS, RECTORY ROAD, COLTISHALL, NORWICH, NR12 7HP
ON BEHALF OF SHARED ACCESS LTD AND CTIL
TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 (AS AMENDED) PLANNING AND COMPULSORY PURCHASE ACT 2004
Prepared by: James Gellini BSc (Hons)
Pegasus Group
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CONTENTS:
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1. INTRODUCTION 1 2. APPLICATION BACKGROUND 4 3. THE APPLICATION SITE AND WIDER CONTEXT 8 4. PLANNING HISTORY 10 5. THE PROPOSAL 11 6. PRE-APPLICATION CONSULTATION 15 7. PRIOR NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE COMPLIANCE 19 8. PLANNING POLICY 21 9. PLANNING ASSESSMENT 24 10. PLANNING BALANCE 32 11. CONCLUSIONS 33
APPENDICES:
APPENDIX 1: SITE LOCATION PLAN APPENDIX 2: GENERAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVELOPMENT APPENDIX 3: LETTER IN SUPPORT FROM COLTISHALL PARISH COUNCIL APPENDIX 4: ICNIRP CERTIFICATE APPENDIX 5: PRE-CONSULTATION LETTER APPENDIX 6: SCHOOL CONSULTATION LETTER APPENDIX 7: GP PRACTICE / MEDICAL CENTRE CONSULTATION LETTER APPENDIX 8: PHOTOMONTAGE APPENDIX 9: RADIO COVERAGE PLOTS
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 This Planning Statement supports an application for ‘Prior Notification of Proposed Development by a Telecommunications Code System Operator’ and has been prepared by Pegasus Group on behalf of Shared Access and Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Ltd (joint applicants). The application relates to Coltishall Playing Fields, Rectory Road, Coltishall, Norwich, NR12 7HP. The Site Location Plan is provided at Appendix 1.
APPENDIX 1 – SITE LOCATION PLAN
1.2 This document describes the application site, the detailed parameters of the proposal and illustrates the process that has led to the development proposal. The responsibilities and ownerships of the joint applicants will be made clear elsewhere in this statement.
1.3 The description of development listed on the application form is for the:
“Replacement of an existing floodlight with a 15m unshrouded monopole to support 3no. telecommunications antennae for use by Telefonica, which together with the installation of 2no. dishes and 3no. ground based equipment cabinets will provide 3G and 4G mobile electronic communication services from the installation.”
1.4 The proposed telecommunications mast and antenna are required due to a technical coverage and capacity requirement for cellular 2G, 3G and 4G network coverage on behalf of CTIL acting on behalf of Telefonica (“O2”) to bring competitive coverage to the local community and local businesses.
1.5 Vodafone and O2 also provide network coverage for the following Mobile Virtual Network Operators: Giffgaff; Tesco Mobile; GT Mobile; LycaMobile; Talk Mobile; Allpay Mobile; Cortel Telephone; Glemnet; Highnet; Kontakt Mobile; Lebara Mobile; Ownphone; TalkTalk Mobile; and Zest4 Mobile.
1.6 The proposal and pre-application consultation procedures have been undertaken in light of the Telecommunication Operator Code of Best Practice 2013.
1.7 To achieve the indoor and outdoor coverage and capacity goals set by Ofcom for 3G and 4G technology, new site locations will be required closer to population centres, as is detailed in this application proposal.
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1.8 The development proposal is led by, but not limited to, the 4G network improvement requirements of both O2 and Vodafone.
1.9 The result of this proposed development will be a single combined use site at Coltishall Playing Fields, using a shared set of antennas. The application proposal will provide coverage to Vodafone and O2 customers, principally in the residential areas across Coltishall.
1.10 This statement highlights the social and technical benefits of the development proposal, and provides the necessary background and justification for the technical requirement in the context of planning policy and relevant material considerations.
1.11 This statement is divided into the following sections:
Section 2: Application Background 1.12 This section sets out the background to the application and the relationship between Shared Access, CTIL (joint applicants) and the site provider. Information is also provided in respect of CTIL who will operate from the site.
Section 3: The Application Site and Wider Context 1.13 This section describes the application site and how it relates to the wider context.
Section 4: Planning History 1.14 This section details any planning history specifically relevant to the application site itself as well as any relevant determined applications in the immediate surrounds.
Section 5: The Proposal 1.15 This section sets out a detailed explanation of the parameters of the proposal and the factors that have influenced design, scale, siting and appearance.
Section 6: Pre-Application Consultation 1.16 This section sets out details of the pre-application discussions and assessments that have taken place prior to the submission of the application.
Section 7: Prior Notification Procedure Compliance 1.17 This section sets out how the proposals fall under the prior notification procedure set out within Part 16 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015.
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Section 8: Planning Policy 1.18 This section details the planning policy context for the site, including both national policy guidance and the statutory Development Plan that comprises the Joint Core Strategy DPD 2014 (for Broadland, Norwich and South Norfolk) and Development Management DPD 2015. Brief explanations of the key policies pertaining to the development proposal are contained within this section.
Section 9: Planning Assessment 1.19 This section outlines the planning matters that are considered to be important to the determination of the application. Considerations are addressed in turn and explained in the context of the relevant planning policy outlined in the previous section.
Section 10: Planning Balance 1.20 This section sets out the planning balance of the proposal.
Section 11: Conclusions 1.21 This section provides the concluding comments in relation to the application proposal.
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2. APPLICATION BACKGROUND
Mobile Connectivity in the 21st Century
2.1 Mobile phones and other similar communication devices are ubiquitous both for business and personal use. Mobile connectivity is now about more than phone calls and text messaging, but also about mobile broadband and e-mail communication. The growing majority of mobile phones in the UK are Internet-enabled smartphones and large numbers of people also now own tablet devices.
2.2 Even when a fixed broadband connection is available, people and businesses are increasingly choosing to access the internet using a mobile device, and the numbers doing so are growing, as ownership of internet-enabled devices rises.
2.3 By the start of 2010, the greatest increase in traffic across mobile networks was in data and internet use. As the former Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport, Maria Miller, said in September 2012, “High-speed mobile internet access… is absolutely crucial to the country’s future as well as how we now expect to lead our daily lives.”
2.4 In terms of the wider economic impact of mobile connectivity a doubling of mobile data use leads to an increase of 0.5 percentage points in the Gross Domestic Product per capita. Another study put the benefit of 4G mobile broadband to the UK economy at £75 billion over a decade.
2.5 Good mobile connectivity also promotes social inclusion. Across the UK as a whole, research by Ofcom and Deloitte (Deloitte study into costs and timelines for moving to a single migrations process for transferable communications services, 2008) has shown that in recent years, more people rely on a mobile phone than rely on a landline; and that people on lower incomes are even more likely to live in a mobile- only household, or to access the Internet using a mobile connection.
2.6 Mobile connectivity also helps in the delivery of public services. Central and local government are increasingly encouraging people to access services online. In the NHS, studies show that lives are more likely to be saved when a 999 call is made from a mobile than from a landline.
2.7 Good mobile connectivity also promotes sustainability, both for individual communities and across the economy as a whole. For example, it enables home working, thus reducing the need for travel, and so contributes to minimising
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pollution, and mitigating climate change and the move towards a low carbon economy.
2.8 Increasing consumer demand, especially for data is putting demands on mobile operators for improved connectivity and more capacity on their networks. This is driven by the widespread adoption of smartphones and the rapid uptake of tablet devices, and the way consumers are now using them, often choosing to do so when they have a fixed connection available. In addition, the Government has ambitious aspirations for improving connectivity and coverage as demonstrated through the NPPF and General Permitted Development Order 2015. All these factors result in the need to upgrade and improve mobile networks, which will not function without the necessary infrastructure on which they rely.
Shared Access
2.9 Shared Access is a property company that specialise in developing shared telecommunications infrastructure. The company operates in the United Kingdom and Ireland, where they have built, acquired, own and manage approximately 500 sites. The company’s mission is to establish a shared wireless mobile and broadband infrastructure network of sites across the UK and Ireland. Once developed, Shared Access manage the site ensuring maintenance, health and safety and site access is kept to the highest standards and within agreements with the site provider / landlord.
2.10 Shared Access have developed strong working relationships with the mobile network operator industry, all current UK and Ireland based operators are tenants on Shared Access infrastructure. In the instance of Coltishall Playing Fields, Shared Access have partnered with CTIL (providing coverage for O2 customers) to deliver a site that will both maintain and enhance network coverage in an area. The proposal will provide both an improvement in coverage to the local area and also network capacity bringing benefits to surrounding businesses and residents.
2.11 Shared Access are backed by blue chip investors (Goldman Sachs) and partners with national sporting associations including the Football Association, the Lawn Tennis Association and the Rugby Football League, bringing needed investment to grass roots sport.
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2.12 Shared Access have created an attractive financial model for telecommunication operators to better enable wireless networks to be financed and deployed, whilst at the same time providing investment opportunities for site providers. This results in improved broadband and mobile coverage, through discreet state-of-the-art wireless technology which is provided on site through a lease agreement with the site provider.
CTIL (Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Ltd)
2.13 CTIL is a joint venture between Vodafone and Telefonica UK Limited (trading as O2), pursuant to which the two companies plan to jointly operate and manage a single network grid across the UK. The joint-venture agreement allows both organisations to pool their basic network infrastructure, while running two, independent nationwide electronic communications networks; maximise opportunities to consolidate the number of base stations in accordance with Government policy; and reduce significantly the environmental impact of network development. This includes enabling future further mast sharing where possible.
2.14 Vodafone and O2 are both Electronic Communications Code Operators for the purposes of Part 16 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (April 2015). This is evidence of the Government’s recognition that they are providing electronic communications networks in the public interest. Importantly, the Spectrum Licences granted to Vodafone and O2 also place obligations on the operators to provide and maintain public telecommunications services within the UK with both sufficient capacity and coverage to meet these public needs. The 3G service is multimedia and in addition to voice and text has the capability to enable the transmission and receipt of visual media, including real time video calls; the 4G system is broadband and has very high-speed data capabilities.
2.15 A document prepared by CTIL setting out general background information for telecommunications development is provided at Appendix 2.
APPENDIX 2 – GENERAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVELOPMENT
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Coltishall Playing Fields
2.16 Coltishall Playing Fields is a community sports facility containing two football pitches. The ground has been home to a number of football teams over recent years, including: Coltishall FC, Coltishall Colts, Coltishall Jaguars Junior Boys, Coltishall Jaguars Junior Girls and Sporting Longdale First & Reserve Teams; some of which continue to use the site now.
2.17 The fields are is therefore an important community asset within the local area. The proposal will facilitate the improvement of club facilities for all adult and youth teams.
2.18 A letter of support from the Coltishall Parish Council is provided at Appendix 3.
APPENDIX 3 – LETTER IN SUPPORT FROM COLTISHALL PARISH COUNCIL
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3. THE APPLICATION SITE AND WIDER CONTEXT
3.1 Centred at Grid Reference 627257, 320324, the application site is located centrally at the north edge of the playing fields.
3.2 The application site comprises two football pitches and a clubhouse, with surrounding grassed area and car park. There are 2no existing 9m steel columns containing floodlights. One of which is in the centre of the site between to two football pitches. The other existing floodlight column is the site for the proposed telecoms pole and is located centrally at the northern edge of the site.
3.3 Agricultural fields bound the north and east of the site, with school grounds to the south and residential and main road to the west. There is relatively good screening along the northern, eastern and southern boundaries with trees ranging from approximately 5 metres to 10 metres in height.
3.4 The site is just outside the settlement boundary and not within a Conservation Area. However, the boundary of the Coltishall Conservation area lies in excess of 400m to the east and south. There are no listed buildings within the site or nearby. The site is not designated Green Belt, AONB or National Park and there are no other special landscape or ecological designations within or around the site.
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3.5 The site is situated entirely within Flood Zone 1, the area least at risk from flooding events (less than a 0.1% chance of flooding each year). This is shown in the below Environment Agency Flood Map extract:
Environment Agency Flood Map
3.6 A review of The Radio Planner Site Finder Report, outlined in section 9 of this statement, provides details on discounted options. There are no existing telecommunications sites within the area.
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4. PLANNING HISTORY
4.1 A review of Broadland District Council’s planning records reveals no relevant planning history for Foxhole Stars AFC.
4.2 The only recent site history involves an approved application for a metal storage container (ref: 20111753).
Other Relevant Planning History
4.3 The applicant is aware that there is a parcel of land to the north of the application site that is allocated for approximately 25-30 homes under the Broadland Site Allocations DPD (2016). This site is referenced under Policy COL1 – Land at Rectory Road. At the time of submission, no planning application has been submitted across this land.
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5. THE PROPOSAL
5.1 As detailed within the introduction of this statement, the development proposal has materialised due to the technical requirement on behalf of the operator, CTIL, to improve existing network coverage for 3G and 4G technologies.
5.2 The proposal is led by, but not limited to, O2 and Vodafone’s requirement for 4G coverage within Coltishall and the surrounding rural area. It should be noted that this operator has no coverage across the village since there are no existing telecommunication installations nearby the application site.
5.3 The application proposal will provide 2G, 3G and 4G coverage for the village. This will allow CTIL to competitively and efficiently develop their shared service provision to the wider locality.
5.4 The site therefore presents the opportunity to improve the existing telecommunications coverage network in the area, whilst allowing for a capital contribution to be made to the Parish Council in order to contribute to its ongoing economic sustainability. The provision of improved telecommunications services is in accordance with the aims of the NPPF.
Summary
5.5 The proposal seeks the replacement of an existing floodlight with a single telecommunications mast consisting of a 15m tall unshrouded monopole with 3no. antennae and 2no. dishes. 3no. cabinets are proposed to house the relevant telecommunications and electrical equipment. A floodlight will be reinstalled at the same level as that existing.
5.6 The redevelopment of an existing floodlight will avoid the requirement for a standalone telecommunications mast elsewhere within the locality, thus minimising the impact of the development on the local environment through an NPPF compliant opportunity to redevelop an existing structure.
Telecommunication Proposal
5.7 The technical apparatus necessary as part of the justified CTIL coverage requirement consists of 3no. antennae. 2no. dishes are also proposed. The
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structure will comprise a 15m monopole and will include an open headframe and antennae above the level of the floodlight reinstallation.
5.8 The proposed height to the top of the installation is 15m. The required height is defined by the nearby trees and rural landscape. The trees would otherwise obstruct the propagation of the telecoms signal. A smaller mast would not provide as effective or efficient coverage because surrounding trees and other built form would prevent the radio signal from propagating in an efficient manner, thereby significantly reducing the area of coverage.
5.9 The site is currently occupied by a 9m high galvanised steel pole containing floodlights. The site has been chosen so as to make use of an existing structure, furthest away within the site from the built environment and school grounds.
5.10 3no equipment cabinets are proposed. These will house equipment for each operator and the electricity supply. The details are as follows:
1no. TEF Lancaster Cabinet – 1898mm x 798mm x 1648mm;
1no. Floodlight Equipment Cabinet - 355mm x 185mm x 1100mm; and
1no. EMC Cabinet – 1000mm x 470mm x 1000mm.
5.11 The 2 dishes proposed measure 300mm in diameter.
5.12 The cabinets will be olive green in colour. The mast will be galvanised steel have a pad foundation and the cabinets will be laid on a concrete base, immediately to the north of the structure.
5.13 The proposal will not have any impact on traffic by virtue of its siting at a distance from the highway network and separation from any public rights of way.
5.14 The cabinets will produce a negligible amount of noise that will not be heard by virtue of its siting at a distance from built form and typical pedestrian movement.
5.15 The drawing package that accompanies this planning application shows the arrangement of the telecommunications mast and location of equipment cabinets.
5.16 The ICNIRP certificate that accompanies this submission demonstrates that the proposal meets International Commission guidelines for public exposure and can therefore be considered safe.
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APPENDIX 4 – ICNIRP CERTIFICATE
Construction Method Statement
5.17 A recent site visit by the build team identified the power lines running through the field to the immediate north as a potential build hazard. A stand-alone Construction Method Statement document is being prepared by the applicant that will be submitted to the Council under separate cover.
Benefits of the Scheme
5.18 Reflecting on the proposed development, the benefits of the scheme are:
Capital contribution to the Parish Council that will allow the enhancement/upgrade of facilities;
Improve the ability of local businesses to operate and compete effectively through access to modern communications thereby helping to maintain and increase local employment opportunities;
As well as 3G, the proposal will allow for 4G coverage. This represents a significant modernisation of the communications infrastructure serving the area and therefore a modernisation of Foxhole
Improved coverage for those providing local services such as doctors, vets, deliverymen and local traders;
Contribution to sustainability where the creation of local job opportunities and full or part time home working is facilitated through access to modern communications;
Mobile communications facilitate modern forms of working such as hot desking and hotelling, so reducing and in some cases eliminating the need for office accommodation. As these modern working practices gain greater hold, so the demand for office accommodation should reduce, and ultimately alleviate the pressure for such development, so making a major contribution to sustainable objectives. In addition, by reducing the number of commuters, the pressure on all forms of transport and the consequential
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road congestion often experienced during peak hours should be reduced, leading to clear environmental benefits;
Contribution to the national economy is also significant where all businesses, from large to small, benefit from modern communications that helps them maintain and attract new business and service contracts in a responsive and competitive manner;
With over 80 million subscribers, and new subscribers joining in large numbers every week, telecommunications is a key element in society and the economy (figure source: Ofcom). The Ofcom requirement to provide coverage for mobile phone customers would not be met without the proposal; and
Improved mobile internet capacity and connectivity that can facilitate websites/mobile phone apps that tie in with events held in public open spaces in the surrounding area.
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6. PRE-APPLICATION CONSULTATION
6.1 The Telecommunication Operator Code of Best Practice on Mobile Development in England, published July 2013, sets out best practice for pre-application consultations for development proposals that include the installation of new and upgraded electronic communications base stations. In accordance with that Code, the applicants have carried out pre-application consultation with the local planning authority. The pre-consultation letter is provided at Appendix 5.
APPENDIX 5 – PRE-CONSULTATION LETTER
6.2 The Code of Best Practice sets out advice on how developers should approach pre- application consultation. Depending on a traffic light rating of the site, different levels of pre-application consultation are recommended. In this case, the installation of the telecommunications equipment has been assessed as ‘Amber’.
6.3 The Code for Best Practice stresses that a rating of amber or red does not mean that the proposal should not be progressed. Rather, it simply indicates that a higher level of public consultation may be needed prior to the planning application being submitted.
6.4 In this case, the applicant has written to local ward councillor, Coltishall Parish Council, Civil Aviation Authority (given the proximity of Coltishall Airfield to the north), local schools & GP Practices/Medical Centres within 1 kilometre, and local
residents who live within the area shown on the map below:
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Map showing area for community consultation
6.5 The following schools were written to in accordance with The Code of Best Practice. An example letter is provided at Appendix 6.
Coltishall Primary (NR12 7HA).
APPENDIX 6 – SCHOOL CONSULTATION LETTER
6.6 The following GP Practices / Medical Centres were written to in accordance with The Code of Best Practice. An example letter is provided at Appendix 7.
Dr. Mansfield and Partners (NR12 7HA).
APPENDIX 7 – GP PRACTICE / MEDICAL CENTRE CONSULTATION LETTER
6.7 Paragraph 46 of the NPPF states that Local Planning Authorities should not determine an application on health grounds if the proposal meets International Commission guidelines for public exposure. The ICNIRP certificate provided at Appendix 4 demonstrates this compliance.
Response
6.8 To date, one response has been received which was from Broadland District Council. This provided a pre-application response identifying local designations and policies. It commented on the need to consult nearby schools and medical facilities,
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provide information about discounted options, and that minimising structures on site, through re-use of an existing structure, would be preferable.
Public Consultation Drop-In Event
6.9 The Parish Council requested a formal public consultation event to allow the community to understand the proposals and give feedback. This public consultation event took place on Tuesday 1st November 2016, between 1.30pm – 6.00pm, in the Church Rooms, Coltishall. In attendance were representatives from Shared Access and Pegasus Group. Additionally, some members of the Parish Council were also present throughout the day.
6.10 The event was advertised through the use of letters to neighbours, leaflets distributed throughout the village, advertisement within the local Marlpit Magazine, and via the Parish Council.
6.11 Approximately 20 members of the public attended the session throughout the afternoon and evening. Feedback was encouraged through the use of feedback forms which were provided on the day. A total of 7 people left comments on these forms. 6 of these either supported or stated they did not object to the proposal, and 1 was neutral; commenting on the siting. The comments from the forms are summarised below:
Comments
• “This development is desperately overdue” • “Thank you for the opportunity to learn about this scheme” • “No objection to this which will benefit the community” • “No objection” • “I think this is an ideal position to install this tower and improve mobile signal in the area” • “Some of the money could be used to improve the floodlighting generally” • “Would like to see the company approach other mobile companies to and utilise this mast for all users” • “Thoroughly in favour” • “Not overly happy with position on child’s playing field” • “Installing floodlighting to the same tower is ideal, as is a financial contribution to the Parish Council”
6.12 Most people who attended the consultation wanted to find out more information, support the scheme, or relay their wish to have better mobile internet signal. The
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limited interest and attendance, and positive feedback, would indicate that there is little or no objection to the proposal.
6.13 A photomontage was undertaken to show what the site looks like currently, and what it would look like after the telecoms pole is installed. This makes the visual impact clear to the residents; none of whom raised the visual impact as an issue. The photomontage is included in Appendix 8.
APPENDIX 8 – PHOTOMONTAGE
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7. PRIOR NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE COMPLIANCE
7.1 The works fall within Part 16 Class A – Electronic Communications Code Operators of The Town and County Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015. It is this part and class of the permitted development rights that are referred to in the below paragraphs.
7.2 The legislation covers development by or on behalf of electronic communications code systems operators. O2 are licensed electronic communications code systems operators by the Government for whom CTIL act and the above legislation is therefore relevant.
7.3 Shared Access have an agreement to lease the application site subject to planning, with CTIL as tenants. The land would therefore fall within their control for the purposes of the above legislation.
7.4 For the purposes of section A.1 the scheme involves the erection of ground-based apparatus and associated radio equipment housing. The site lies outside of article 2(3) land and any SSSI.
7.5 The scheme would be no greater than 15m in accordance with section A.1 (1).
7.6 The volume of the radio equipment housing would not exceed 90 cubic metres in accordance with section A.1 (8).
7.7 The proposal is subject to section A.2 (4)(b) by virtue of including a mast and therefore must comply with section A.3 of the Part 16 Class A rights setting out the prior approval procedure.
7.8 The need for prior approval as to the siting and appearance of the development is set out within A.3 (3) and the obligations of the application in A.3 (4). These are addressed within the accompanying application form and elsewhere within this statement.
7.9 The scheme therefore falls within Part 16 Class A – Electronic Communications Code Operators of The Town and County Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 and is subject to the prior notification procedure set out within this.
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7.10 It is therefore necessary for the Local Planning Authority in exercising its duties to assess whether prior approval is required for the siting and appearance of the development.
7.11 The relevant policies against which this is assessed are set out in the next section of this statement followed by an assessment of the scheme against this.
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8. PLANNING POLICY
8.1 In this section, national and local planning policy guidance pertinent to the application site and development proposal are identified. The plan-led approach to development, as enshrined by Section 38 (6) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, requires development proposals to accord with the adopted development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise.
8.2 The relevant National Policy Guidance includes:
National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) (March 2012);
National Planning Policy Guidance (NPPG) online.
8.3 The Development Plan relevant to this proposal comprises:
Joint Core Strategy DPD 2014; and
Development Management DPD 2015.
i) National Guidance
National Planning Policy Framework
8.4 The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published on 27th March 2012 and seeks to simplify national planning policy and promote sustainable economic growth. This forms the national planning policy against which this proposal should be assessed. Superseded Planning Policy Guidance Note 8 that related to telecommunications development (August 2001), has been updated and consolidated within Section 5, paragraphs 42-46 of the NPPF.
8.5 One of the core planning principles contained within the NPPF is the need to proactively drive and support sustainable economic development in order to deliver the homes, business and industrial units, infrastructure and thriving local places that the country needs. Paragraph 42 of the NPPF states that the development of high-speed broadband technology and other communications networks plays a vital role in enhancing the provision of local community facilities.
8.6 Paragraph 43 within the NPPF stresses that advanced, high quality communications infrastructure is essential for sustained economic growth. The NPPF also recognises
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that local planning authorities should support the expansion of electronic communications networks, including telecommunications. The proposal will provide vital high-speed mobile broadband and multimedia technology communication networks to local residents and businesses in their homes and businesses and to people passing through dependent upon their mobile phones.
8.7 The NPPF stresses that local planning authorities should aim to keep the number of masts to a minimum consistent with the efficient operation of the network. Paragraph 44 states that local planning authorities should not impose a ban on new telecommunications development in certain areas or insist on minimum distances between new telecommunications development and existing development.
8.8 Paragraph 45 insists that as part of a planning application for a new mast, applicants should provide supporting information which demonstrates that they have explored the possibility of erecting antennas on existing buildings, masts or other structures and that they submit a statement that self certifies that International Commission guidelines for safety are met by the proposed installation. Justification of the proposal against Paragraph 45 is provided in the following section of this statement.
8.9 Paragraph 46 confirms that local planning authorities must determine applications on planning grounds and should not question the need for the telecommunications system, or determine health safeguards if the proposal meets International Commission Guidelines for public exposure.
ii) The Development Plan
Joint Core Strategy DPD 2014
8.10 Policy 6 – Access and Transportation: outlines strategy for improving access throughout the area, including “provision of IT links, telecommunications and promotion of home working”
Development Management DPD 2015
8.11 Policy GC2 – Location of New Development: “New development will be accommodated within settlement limits defined on the policies map. Outside these limits development which does not result in any significant adverse impact will be
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permitted where it accords with a specific allocation and/or policy of the development plan”.
8.12 Policy CSU1 – Additional Community Facilities: “Proposals which improve the range of community facilities and local services available within the district will be encouraged where no significant adverse impact would arise. Such proposals may be permitted outside development limits where it has been adequately demonstrated that a clearly defined need exists.”
8.13 Sub-Section 9.5 – Telecommunications: “Paragraphs 43-46 of the NPPF provide guidance for local planning authorities when determining telecommunications applications (including for prior approval under part 24 of the General Permitted Development Order). Policy 6 of the JCS promotes the provision of IT links, telecommunications and home working. Policy 10 states that major development locations will ensure high quality telecommunications and adequate energy supply and sewerage infrastructure.”
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9. PLANNING ASSESSMENT
9.1 Reflecting on the relevant policy context, code of best practice and planning application package, matters for consideration can be broken down as follows:
A technical consideration of the proposal and the need for telecommunications equipment in the proposed location;
Details of Search for Alternative Sites;
Compliance with International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP);
Whether the height and form of the telecommunication equipment would have a harmful impact on the visual amenities of the surrounding area;
9.2 Each of the above topics is considered in turn.
Technical Consideration of the Proposal and the need for Telecommunications Equipment in the Proposed Location
9.3 The application is driven by the requirement of the applicant to improve network coverage and capacity in the immediate geographic area surrounding the proposal site. The proposed telecommunications facility is required to provide coverage and capacity uplift to an area that has been identified by CTIL Radio Planners as being of particularly poor coverage, for both existing and emerging technologies, and to increase the capacity of the existing network to avoid intermittent breakages in service.
9.4 The requirement has also increased due to the increased demands for 3G and 4G coverage.
9.5 The height proposed is the minimum necessary to deliver the required coverage due to the potential for interference from nearby trees/buildings.
9.6 The proposal will bring competitive coverage and network capacity solutions for O2 and Vodafone customers to the local community, in accordance with national policy.
9.7 Supporting technical information provided at Appendix 9 shows the radio coverage plots for all technologies to be deployed showing before and after coverage.
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9.8 A key to explain the colour coding system is also included within each of the coverage plot diagrams.
9.9 In summary, the most desirable form of 3G and 4G coverage is known as “Urban” whereby there is sufficient signal strength to provide adequate service for indoor use of a hand portable mobile phone in urban areas. In contrast, the least desirable form of 3G and 4G coverage, other than no coverage at all, is “Outdoor” coverage, where there is only sufficient strength to provide adequate service for outdoor use of a hand portable mobile.
APPENDIX 9 – RADIO COVERAGE PLOTS
9.10 Appendix 9.3 illustrates the existing 3G coverage for the area and makes clear the lack of coverage across Coltishall and the surrounding area, indicating a ‘black hole’ in coverage to this area.
9.11 Appendix 9.4 illustrates the proposed 3G coverage that would be delivered by the scheme. It demonstrates that the area around Coltishall in many places would be provided with 3G coverage to the highest level, Dense Urban, as well as Urban.
9.12 Appendix 9.1 illustrates the existing 4G coverage for the area and makes clear the lack of coverage across Coltishall, indicating a ‘black hole’ in coverage to this area. The surrounding area is largely unserved with the exception of an area to the south- west, around Horstead.
9.13 Appendix 9.2 illustrates the proposed 4G coverage following the installation of the proposed telecoms pole. The plots illustrate that Coltishall and the surrounding area will benefit from predominantly Dense Urban, the highest level of coverage. As well as extending Urban coverage into the surrounding rural area.
9.14 In summary, the coverage plots have illustrated that Coltishall and the surrounding area would have a clear change from currently no coverage to high quality telecommunications coverage for Vodafone and O2 customers, including benefitting from the highest level of coverage for both 3G and 4G.
9.15 When taken in isolation or together, the 2G, 3G and 4G plots show there is a demonstrable need for improved telecoms coverage within the vicinity of the application site. This improved telecommunication coverage will contribute to the aims of the NPPF through sustainable economic development.
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9.16 The scale of the mast at 15m has been carefully selected between the radio planners, Pegasus Group and Shared Access as the optimum height to deliver the required coverage whilst minimising the visual impact upon the surrounding area. The mast is not greater than the required given the height of surrounding trees and buildings to the application site.
Details of the Search for Alternative Sites
9.17 It is acknowledged by the applicant that new telecommunications facilities can be installed in a variety of places, using a variety of construction techniques. This must be balanced with the requirement for a specific geographic location to improve coverage. In order to show how each of these alternative possibilities have been considered and discounted, the following categories are used:
Possibility of mast sharing and upgrade of existing masts;
Use of existing buildings or other structures; and
Other new installations.
Site Search Methodology
9.18 Following the technical review that identifies need as outlined above, CTIL engineers undertake a desktop analysis to identify the best way of meeting the coverage requirement. This is completed by using computerised radio propagation modelling tools. These tools show every site on the existing network and identify those areas where insufficient signal level exists or where there is a need to increase capacity.
9.19 The desktop search also identifies other operators’ existing telecommunications installations. This interrogation of databases ensures any mast-sharing opportunities are identified and maximised where possible. Where available, Local Planning Authority mast registers are also reviewed. Neither Norfolk County Council or Broadland District Council hold such a register.
9.20 The radio engineers define a search area, which is then issued to an acquisition agent who undertakes a detailed ground search with the radio engineer to identify suitable options. This could be existing buildings or masts. In this case, the target
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area encompasses Coltishall and wider area for the reasons detailed in the consideration of the coverage plots given above.
9.21 The acquisition agent will obtain site-specific details to identify those sites that are viable options. The possible options are short-listed according to those that combine location within the search area; a willing landlord with acceptable commercial terms; adherence to planning and environmental policy; and other site specific issues such as access to a suitable power supply. These options are then returned to the radio engineers for a computer modelling assessment, taking into account the ground height, potential available antenna height and surrounding obstructions such as trees and buildings.
9.22 A site survey is conducted to provide a full structural analysis of the site including confirming power routes and how the site will be linked into the network. Terms with the landlord are then finalised, detailed plans prepared and the application progressed to submission.
9.23 The above methodology outlines the long-term procurement process involved in progressing new telecommunications sites. A number of important key factors must align before any site is progressed making the prospects of finding sites difficult and often long-term.
9.24 The following provides an explanation of the lengths the applicant has explored with regard to site selection and alternative sites. The scope of the applicant’s assessment has taken into account the surrounding designations as well as existing masts and other buildings in the surrounds.
Possibility for Mast Sharing and Upgrade of Existing Mast
9.25 There are no masts within the vicinity of Coltishall and therefor the possibility of upgrading existing masts or mast sharing cannot be explored.
Candidate Sites
9.26 The use of buildings and other greenfield sites has been considered within an alternate candidates assessment by CTIL. This has identified the following sites and reasons for their dismissal.
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Site name and address NGR Type Reason for not choosing
No steeple and so stealth scheme cannot be deployed. Not possible to Holy Trinity Church of 626523, design a site that would be Rooftop England 320312 visually acceptable here and the site has been discounted on this basis.
A minimum height of 17.5m would be required here and the site is amongst residential, in a Conservation
626825, Area, which would likely be Coltishall ATE Greenfield 319782 deemed inappropriate where
a new mast would be unable to preserve the setting of this heritage asset.
Existing building roof level is approximately 8-9m in height. Due to the height requirement, this would result in tall structure within 626825, Coltishall ATE Rooftop a residential area and would 319782 not be considered visually acceptable. The site is also within the Coltishall Conservation Area.
The petrol station is located on an island surrounded by roads and there is little room for development. The site is also overlooked by 626825, JET Filling Station Greenfield residential on two sides. This 319782 technical constraint and visual prominence has led to the site being discounted from consideration.
The compound is small and exposed. Any development here would be highly visible and a tower of at least 17.5m 626773, Anglian Water Compound Greenfield would be required. The site 319758 has been discounted on the ground of unacceptable impact on visual amenity.
607718, No space in Anglian Water Greenfield Anglian Water Compound 319819 Compound. Land is low-lying
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and does not meet radio requirements.
The pub is on low-lying land and does not meet radio requirements. The site is exposed and within the Rising Sun Pub Car Park 627673 Greenfield Broads National Park; therefore, not considered acceptable in planning terms.
Rooftop installation not possible due to pitch of roof and the required height of 627666, Rising Sun Pub Rooftop the mast. The site is also 319802 within the Broads National Park.
Building is Grade II listed and roof is pitched. Development 627666, Kings Head Pub Rooftop would not be possible or 319802 appropriate.
Compound is too small with insufficient access. Site is
628075, low-lying and trees are high. Anglian Water Compound Greenfield 319495 Too many constraints to
make development possible.
TC Fines Sausage 626668, The site did not meet radio Greenfield Manufacturers 319783 requirements.
Land has good access and meets radio requirements. However, site has no screening and would be visible from distance. Also
within close proximity to Land behind Rectory 627434, Greenfield school which would be more Close 320138 likely to attract objections.
Chosen site is deemed to be more appropriate and a better environmental solution.
The site is too exposed, provides no screening and
627315, will be visible from all angles. Allotment Gardens Greenfield 319989 Also no power supply to the
site.
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Landlord was contacted but no response has been
627735, received to date. The site is Julie’s Meadow Greenfield 320223 considered not to be
available and has been discounted on this basis.
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Compliance with International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP)
9.27 The ICNIRP certificate provided at Appendix 4 demonstrates that the proposal fully meets International Commission guidelines for public exposure.
9.28 ICNIRP compliance is required under NPPF paragraph 45 (bullet 2). Shared Access has self-certified that the proposed telecommunications installation is fully compliant with Government adopted ICNIRP Guidelines.
9.29 Paragraph 46 of the NPPF states that Local Planning Authorities should not determine an application on health grounds if the proposal meets International Commission guidelines for public exposure. The ICNIRP certificate provided at Appendix 4 demonstrates this compliance.
Whether the Height and Form of the Telecommunication Equipment would have a Harmful Impact on the Visual Amenities of the Surrounding Area
9.30 The mast has been arranged so as to provide the requisite signal coverage requirements in the most discreet form possible. The mast design is an unshrouded monopole situated on the western side of the playing field, set back against the trees that line that boundary, where there is presently an aged floodlight. The equipment cabinets will be painted green, this being an appropriate recessive colour that is designed to assimilate with the surrounding environment. The mast will be the same colour as the existing floodlight pole and is the minimum size required to be optimally functional. A lower mast would not provide the required level of radio coverage.
9.31 The site is within the grounds of Coltishall Playing Fields, on the northern side of the playing field, therein providing a rural backdrop characterised by the tree line that makes up that boundary of the playing field. The height of the trees along the northern side are estimated at 5m in height, but other nearby trees are taller.
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9.32 Careful consideration has been given to the proposed siting of the mast so as to have minimal effect on residential properties overlooking the site from the south- west. The mast will only be visible from a small number of these properties and the view will be mainly oblique and from the first floor. The nearest residential building is over 100m from the proposed site. A photomontage, showing views from the south-west before and after, is included within Appendix 8. This shows the minimal visual impact the mast will have.
9.33 The closest views of the site will be from within the grounds of Coltishall Playing Fields, with only the residential properties to the south-west acquiring a direct view of the site.
View from the site towards the south-west and nearby residential
9.34 It is acknowledged that the site will not be entirely invisible. Such would not result in adequate functioning of the mast. However, as mentioned, the impact of views to the site will be minimised through the galvanised grey colour of the mast, blending in with the sky and being the colour most suitable given the site’s location.
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10. PLANNING BALANCE
10.1 The NPPF confirms a presumption in favour of sustainable development and that social, economic and environmental issues must be balanced and integrated, at the same time, by the decision-taker when determining planning applications. Section 38(6) of the Act requires that decisions should be assessed against the Development Plan unless material considerations suggest otherwise.
10.2 The proposal would contribute towards the Government’s long-standing and well- documented commitment to maintaining and improving communications networks across all of the UK. This includes the provision of telecommunications antenna such as those proposed.
10.3 The proposal would contribute to the economic sustainability the local area. Improved telecommunications links within the area will improve the attractiveness of Coltishall and its immediate surrounds to prospective residents and business occupiers.
10.4 The equipment cabinets will be screened from view from the public realm by virtue of their siting in close proximity to the trees along the northern edge of the playing fields, set way back from the public highway. The mast itself will remain as galvanised grey steel so as to best blend with its sky backdrop. These factors combine to result in a proposal that will have a limited impact on the visual amenities of the area.
10.5 In terms of harm, there would be minor change to the appearance of the rural scene within the vicinity of the site but no material risk to residential amenity. The health implications of the proposal are dealt with by virtue of the ICNIRP certificate provided at Appendix 4 and, in accordance with the NPPF, should not weigh against the proposal.
10.6 The planning balance therefore weighs in favour of granting planning permission.
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11. CONCLUSIONS
11.1 This Planning, Design and Access Statement has explained the proposed development, detailed applicable national and local planning policy and guidance and justified the proposal against these parameters.
11.2 The proposal constitutes the installation of a 15m mast to provide telecommunications equipment designed to improve the 2G, 3G and 4G network coverage/capacity of the surrounding area. Equipment cabinets will be installed at ground level.
11.3 The scheme is required due to existing poor coverage within the locality. The proposal will provide competitive coverage and network solutions for O2 and Vodafone.
11.4 The development has been designed with regard to relevant national and local planning policy as well as codes of best practice for communications networks.
11.5 The proposed telecommunications element of the proposal is considered to comply with the NPPF in that the application has demonstrated that they have explored the possibility of erecting antenna on existing buildings, masts or other structures within the local area and there were no suitable existing buildings, masts or other structures available. In addition, the applicant has demonstrated that the proposal fully meets International Commission guidelines for public exposure.
11.6 Advanced, high quality communications infrastructure is essential for sustainable economic growth and the application scheme will provide this in a location that is deficient in coverage. These benefits of the scheme should weigh heavily in its favour and outweigh any potential perceived harm to the local area.
11.7 On balance, there is an overwhelming case that planning permission should be granted.
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APPENDIX 1
SITE LOCATION PLAN
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ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN mm UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE SITE LOCATION SITE LOCATION NGR E: 627257 N: 320324 CONCESSION REQUIRED NO DIRECTIONS TO SITE: FOLLOW THE A11 TO A ROUNDABOUT AND TAKE THE 1st EXIT ONTO CHAPEL FIELD ROAD/A147. AT THE ROUNDABOUT, TAKE THE 2nd EXIT ONTO GRAPES HILL/A147 AND CONTINUE TO FOLLOW A147. AT THE ROUNDABOUT, TAKE THE 2nd EXIT ONTO ST CRISPINS ROAD/A147. AT THE ROUNDABOUT, TAKE THE 1st EXIT ONTO PITT STREET/A1402 AND CONTINUE TO FOLLOW A1402. TURN RIGHT ONTO WATERLOO ROAD. TURN LEFT ONTO RECTORY ROAD MAGDALEN ROAD/B1150, CONTINUE TO FOLLOW B1150 AND GO 322000 THROUGH ONE ROUNDABOUT. AT THE NEXT ROUNDABOUT, TAKE THE 2nd EXIT ONTO CONSTITUTION HILL AND CONTINUE TO FOLLOW B1150. SLIGHT RIGHT ONTO CHURCH STREET/B1354. TURN LEFT ONTO RECTORY ROAD. SITE ENTRANCE IS LOCATED ON THE
52 RIGHT VIA COLTISHALL FOOTBALL CLUB. SITE IS LOCATED 90m IN FRONT OF CAR PARK ADJACENT THE HEDGELINE.
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79 Playing Field = Public Highway 320000 = Power Route
= Indicative Fibre Route - Not Confirmed By Operator
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1:50000 SITE LOCATION (Scale 1:50000) W E 0 12.5 25 37.5 50 62.5 75 87.5 100m Ordnance Survey map extract based upon Landranger map series 1:1250 with the permission of the controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office DETAILED SITE LOCATION Licence No. 0100023487 S (Scale 1:1250 ) Crown copyright. Based upon Ordnance Survey map extract CTIL with the permission of the Controller of Cell Name Opt. Her Majesty's Stationery Office. Crown copyright. COLTISHALL FC - Licence No. 100020449 Cell ID No's CTIL TEF VF
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Site Address / Contact Details COLTISHALL FC RECTORY ROAD COLTISHALL NORWICH NR12 7HP
Drawing Title: SITE LOCATION MAPS
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APPENDIX 2
GENERAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVELOPMENT
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General Background Information for Telecommunications Development
This document is designed to provide general background information on the development of the Vodafone and Telefónica networks. It has been prepared for inclusion with planning applications and supports network development proposals with generic information.
1.0 INTRODUCTION Over 25 years ago under the Telecommunications Act 1984, a licence was granted to Vodafone and Telefónica to provide wireless (or mobile) phone services utilising unused radio frequencies adjacent to those transmitted for over 50 years by the television industry. Initially, because this wireless technology was new and the number of potential customers unknown, a number of tall masts were used to provide basic radio coverage to the main populated areas. The design strategy used was similar to that used by local radio/television i.e. tall masts to cover large distances over all types of topography.
It is important to note that in recent years form has followed function and digital technology has resulted in the development of smaller equipment. In addition, smaller radio coverage areas have resulted in antenna/mast heights being generally reduced. The industry has also been able to develop low impact designs for use in sensitive planning areas such as in Conservation Areas, on Listed Buildings, and in National Parks etc. The wireless telegraph pole solution is just one example of a design which has minimised impact on visual amenity of the local neighbourhood.
2.0 DIGITAL NETWORKS The Vodafone and Telefónica 2G digital networks were developed in the early 1990s. This digital technology is often referred to as GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) which is the common European operating standard enabling phones to interconnect to other networks throughout Europe and Internationally.
In April 2000, Vodafone and Telefónica were successful in their bids for two of the five licences available to provide a ‘Third Generation’ mobile telecommunications service known as 3G or UMTS.
In addition to voice services, this technology enables Vodafone and Telefónica to offer high resolution video and multi-media applications. Among other things this enables office services, virtual banking, e-retailing, video conferencing and high quality broadband internet access to be provided to users on the move. This is all made possible by higher rates of data transfer allowing wireless broadband access to the Internet for mobile phones and laptop computer data card users.
The 3G radio base station is designed to provide a service via cells in a similar way as the GSM (2G) system but with a few differences. Due to the increased data transfer, the location of base station sites is even more critical. Base stations must be located where the local demand exists in order to provide the required levels of service, otherwise the network will not function.
In February 2013, Vodafone and Telefónica were successful in their bids for 4G spectrum. 4G (sometimes called LTE (Long Term Evolution)) is the next major enhancement to mobile radio communications networks and will allow customers to use ultra-fast speeds when browsing the internet, streaming videos or sending emails. It also enables faster downloads. To meet this demand and improve the quality of service, additional base stations or upgrades to the equipment at an existing base station may be needed.
Vodafone and Telefónica will ensure they comply with planning policy guidance by ensuring apparatus is installed on existing buildings and structures, including masts wherever possible. However, in spite of these efforts, there are likely to be instances where there is a need to install additional base stations to provide contiguous service. This is largely due to the characteristics of radio propagation at these frequencies, demands on the service and the high data transfer rates.
It is very important to note that mobiles can only work with a network of base stations in place where people want to use their phones (or other wireless devices). Without base stations, the mobile phones we rely on simply won’t work.
2.1 How the cellular radio network works The building blocks of the mobile telecommunications network are called radio base stations which transmit and receive calls to and from mobile phones using radio waves, similar to those used in domestic television and radio equipment. Radio base stations are often associated with free-standing masts, however they can be located on, or even inside, existing buildings and other structures. Vodafone and Telefónica use “radio frequencies” to transmit and receive calls at 900 MHz or 1800 MHz for 2G whilst 3G uses slightly higher frequencies within the 2100 MHz range. 4G will use frequencies within the 800 MHz and 2600 MHz ranges.
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2.2 How radio signals are transmitted The radio signals are transmitted from antennas which are part of the radio base station and cover an area known as a “cell”, hence the term “cellular phone”. The size of the cell is dependent on a number of factors including: the height at which the radio base station is positioned; the topography of the surrounding landscape; anticipated demand; and the population density in the area.
Radio signal transmission from a radio base station can be likened to water being distributed from a garden sprinkler. The area immediately adjacent to the sprinkler remains almost “dry”. However the grass gets progressively wetter moving further away from the sprinkler, until a wettest point is reached. Then the further away from the centre, the ground becomes progressively drier. Radio base stations provide network services in a similar manner. The area immediately beneath the antennas receives limited or, occasionally, no signal. Moving further away, the signal steadily improves until it reaches an optimum level and then gets progressively weaker.
In order to use mobile phones whenever and wherever we are, a network of radio base stations is required to maintain a continuous signal or ‘network service’ across a geographical area. The network is designed so that the cells from each radio base station slightly overlap. Travelling even a short distance may take us through a number of cell areas. Mobile phones are designed to monitor the strength of signal from surrounding radio base stations and automatically select the clearest signal, which often comes from the nearest site. As you approach the edge of the cell area, the phone will automatically select the adjoining radio base station, to provide a continuous service. This process is known as ‘call handover’.
2.3 Factors affecting network services The siting of a radio base station is largely dependent on the characteristics of the radio signals which they transmit. Physical features such as buildings or landscape can obstruct the signals. In open rural areas one base station can typically cover several kilometres in radius. However in urban areas where surrounding buildings will obstruct the signal, this range can be reduced to as little as a few hundred metres.
2.4 Network Capacity Radio base station sites can only receive and transmit a limited number of simultaneous calls to and from mobile phones. In areas where the use of phones is particularly high, such as major towns or cities, many sites will reach the maximum number of calls they can process. When a customer attempts to make a call in an area where the network has reached its full capacity, the ‘network busy’ message is displayed on their mobile phone. In order to continue to meet customer demand and improve the quality of services in these areas, there is a need to increase the capacity of the network to allow more calls to be made.
2.5 Technical Requirements Vodafone / Telefónica radio engineers identify the need for a new radio base station where the existing signal strength is insufficient to support network requirements, or where demand on the system is such that we need to increase capacity. The location of each radio base station is determined by the following factors:-
The proximity of adjacent radio base stations and the signal coverage from them. The terrain height of the area and surrounding topography. The height and density of the buildings and structures within the area. The potential customer demand within the area. The service type that is required.
3.0 SITE SELECTION PROCESS The following site selection procedures apply to each new installation to identify and sequentially discount alternative site options:- 1. Following a technical review which identifies need, Vodafone / Telefónica radio engineers undertake a desktop analysis to identify the best way of meeting the site requirement. This is completed by using computerised radio propagation modelling tools. These tools show every site on the existing networks and identifies those areas where insufficient signal level exists or where there is a need to increase capacity. 2. The desktop search also identifies other operators’ existing telecommunications installations. This interrogation of databases ensures any mast-sharing opportunities are maximised. Where available the LPA’s mast register is also reviewed. CTIL General Background Information (England) v.5 2013 CTIL
3. The radio engineers define a search area, which is then issued to an acquisition agent who undertakes a detailed ground search with the radio engineer to identify suitable options. 4. The acquisition agent will obtain site-specific details to identify those sites that are viable options. The possible options are short-listed according to those that combine the following: location within or close to the search area, a willing landlord with acceptable commercial terms, adherence to planning and environmental policy, and other site specific issues such as initial power and link availability. These options are then returned to the radio engineers for a computer modelling assessment, taking into account the ground height, potential available antenna height and surrounding obstructions. 5. Discussions are offered to the local planning authority to consider local policies and any protected areas and to agree additional public consultation if required. These discussions are used to identify a ‘preferred’ option. 6. A plan for local consultation is drawn up, and where appropriate, a consultation exercise is undertaken with the local community. 7. Finally a site survey provides a full structural analysis of the site including confirming power routes and how the site will be linked into the network. Terms with the landlord are then finalised, detailed plans prepared and the application submitted. Vodafone and Telefónica are committed to ensuring the number and visual impact of any additional sites is minimised.
4.0 PLANNING POLICY GUIDANCE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published on 27th March 2012. The NPPF supports high quality communications infrastructure and recognises it as a strategic priority. At para. 42 it states that: “Advanced, high quality communications infrastructure is essential for sustainable economic growth. The development of high speed broadband technology and other communications networks also plays a vital role in enhancing the provision of local community facilities and services.”
The NPPF goes on to state at Para. 46 that: “Local planning authorities must determine applications on planning grounds. They should not seek to prevent competition between different operators, question the need for the telecommunications system, or determine health safeguards if the proposal meets International Commission guidelines for public exposure.”
5.0 SITE / MAST SHARING Vodafone and Telefónica actively encourage and support site sharing for both commercial and environmental reasons. All operators are required to explore site-sharing opportunities under the terms of their licences. Vodafone and Telefónica have implemented a number of measures to identify and maximise site-sharing opportunities.
6.0 COUNCILS 6.1 Moratoria Local authorities should make suitable council owned property available to network operators for base station development. If suitable council sites are not made available, operators may have to look for alternative sites which the local community might find less acceptable.
Moratoria may also increase the number of new sites needed as council owned buildings are often better suited for base stations e.g. tall buildings. The operators believe it is preferable to deal with proposed developments on council property on a case by case basis.
6.2 Mast register Guidance in the Code of Best Practice on Network Development recommends that local authorities develop a register of local base stations.
Local Planning Authorities should ensure that any mast register is kept up to date.
7.0 CONSULTATION WITH SCHOOLS The operators fully comply with Government Guidance on pre application consultation with schools and colleges. They provide evidence to the local planning authority that they have consulted the relevant body of the school or college.
The Code of Best Practice on Mobile Network Development gives guidance on the factors operators should consider when determining whether consultation is required, as each development is different. These factors are equally applicable for Local Planning Authorities who carry out their own consultation once the application has been submitted.
A recent report stated that there is no scientific basis for siting base stations away from schools (NRPB report, January 2005).
CTIL General Background Information (England) v.5 2013 CTIL
8.0 LEGAL CASES The following legal cases may be helpful;-
8.1 Harrogate case November 2004 The Court of Appeal gave a judgment that Government Planning Guidance in PPG8 (now replaced by the NPPF) is perfectly clear in relation to compliance with the health and safety standards for mobile phone base stations. The Court of Appeal and the High Court both upheld Government policy in response to a planning inspector’s decision that departed from that policy and failed to give adequate reasons for doing so.
8.2 Winchester case November 2004 The Court of Appeal decision upheld an earlier decision by Mr Justice Sullivan that a mobile phone network operator should not use its compulsory acquisition powers as part of its day to day radio base station siting processes.
The Court of Appeal agreed with Mr Justice Sullivan that these far-reaching statutory powers were never intended for use in day to day planning situations and should be used by an operator only as a last resort when there is no other siting alternative. The House of Lords on 16 March 2005 refused leave to appeal the Court of Appeal ruling.
8.3 Bardsey case January 2005 The Court of Appeal confirmed that the permitted development regime for mobile phone base stations is compliant with the Human Rights Act.
This was a case in which a local planning authority failed to comply with its obligations to act within the 56 day period provided under the permitted development regulations.
9.0 FURTHER INFORMATION We trust the above answers your main queries regarding our planned installation.
The enclosed site-specific details will identify any alternative discounted options and reasons why they were rejected and how the proposed site complies with national and local planning policies.
The Local Government Ombudsman’s Special Report on Telecommunication Masts gives some positive recommendations and advice to Local Planning Authorities in determining Prior Approval applications. A copy of the report is available at http://www.lgo.org.uk/pdf/phone-masts-sr.pdf
CTIL General Background Information (England) v.5 2013 CTIL
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APPENDIX 3
LETTER IN SUPPORT FROM COLTISHALL PARISH COUNCIL
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COLTISHALL PARISH COUNCIL
Clerk Barbara Elvy 01508 558761 1 Drovers Rest, Kirstead Green, Brooke, Norwich NR15 1EW
10 November 2016
Shared Access Ltd Navigation House The Shipyard Bath Road Lymington SO41 3YJ
Attention Anna Thomas
Dear Ms Thomas
Further to our parish Council meeting on Monday 7th November I am pleased to confirm that the Council has given approval for the installation of the telephone mast at the football field, Rectory Road, Coltishall. There were no objections to the proposal, and many parishioners have commented on the need for better mobile phone connections.
The Council had long-term plans for adult outdoor gym equipment, and improvements to the Village Hall facilities, which the financial contribution from Shared Access will now enable us to progress far sooner than we had anticipated.
I look forward to hearing from you when the necessary documents have been prepared by Ratio Law for our perusal.
Yours sincerely
Barbara Elvy Clerk to the Parish Council
Penny Loiez Chairman of the Parish Council 19 White Lion Road Coltishall, Norwich NR12 7AS
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APPENDIX 4
ICNIRP CERTIFICATE
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APPENDIX 5
PRE-CONSULTATION LETTER
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RMO/P16-0525
05 October 2016
Planning Services Broadland District Council Thorpe Lodge 1 Yarmouth Road Norwich NR7 0DU
Dear Sir/Madam
Shared Access Coltishall Playing Fields, Rectory Road, Coltishall, Norwich, NR12 7HP Pre-application Consultation in accordance with the Mobile Operators Ten Commitments
Pegasus Group has been instructed to undertake pre-application consultation with Broadland District Council on behalf of Shared Access to facilitate a telecommunication installation on behalf of CTIL (Vodafone and Telefonica) at the above site.
Shared Access is a property company that specialise in developing telecommunications infrastructure. The company operates in the United Kingdom and Ireland, where they have built, acquired, own and manage approximately 500 sites. Shared Access are the exclusive managing agent for the Office of Public Works (Irish Government) and have exclusive partnerships with national governing bodies, including the Football Association and the Lawn Tennis Association, to provide investment into grassroots sport and facilities.
This pre-application submission is accompanied by the following drawings to ensure that Officers are fully aware of development proposals before them. The following application drawings prepared by Shire Consulting include:
i. Site Location Maps (Drg. No. 100 A); ii. Existing Site Plan (Drg. No. 200 A); iii. Proposed Site Plan (Drg. No. 201 A); iv. Existing Site Elevation (Drg. No. 300 A); v. Proposed Site Elevation (Drg. No. 301 A).
It is confirmed that the purpose of this letter is to advise you of our development proposals and invite your response so that, where practicable, they can be take into account in finalising the specific details. We would also appreciate if you could respond and confirm your position in respect of the telecommunications proposal.
In accordance with Policy and Best Practice Guidance, we would appreciate comments from the Council before we progress matters more formally.
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Following our assessment of the site, we have identified an appropriate consultation strategy that has been applied to this development proposal. Given the location of the proposal site, Shared Access propose to consult with local residents, schools, hospitals, and the local Ward Councillors and MP, and rely upon the statutory consultation procedures within the planning process. That said, if your assessment is in contrast to ours, we will consider a wider consultation strategy, please do not hesitate to provide us with details immediately.
We look forward to your consultation response, and we confirm that we wold be delighted to attend a meeting at your offices to discuss matters further.
In the meantime if you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours faithfully
Rachel Morrison Planning Assistant Email: [email protected]
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APPENDIX 6
SCHOOL CONSULTATION LETTER
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RMO/P16-0525
05 October 2016
Mr Mark Adamson Headteacher Coltishall Primary School St John’s Close Norwich NR12 7HA
Dear Mr Adamson
Public Consultation for Proposed Telecommunications Structure at Coltishall Playing Fields, Rectory Road, Coltishall, Norwich, NR12 7HP
Pegasus Group are working as Planning Consultants in partnership with Shared Access, who are preparing a planning application for an integrated telecommunications and floodlight structure to the Colitshall Playing Fields, Rectory Road, Coltishall, Norwich, NR12 7HP. The existing lighting to the playing fields will be maintained and telecommunications equipment integrated that will improve network coverage in the local area for Vodafone and O2 customers. Vodafone and O2 also provide network coverage for the following Mobile Virtual Network Operators: Giffgaff; Tesco Mobile; GT Mobile; LycaMobile; Talk Mobile; Allpay Mobile; Cortel Telephone; Glemnet; Highnet; Kontakt Mobile; Lebara Mobile; Ownphone; TalkTalk Mobile; and Zest4 Mobile.
A Site Location Plan is included with this letter to show where the equipment will be sited.
Shared Access has been working with Coltishall Parish Council to propose a scheme which would involve one of the existing floodlighting columns to the playing fields being replaced with a structure that will maintain the existing floodlighting and incorporate a telecommunications antenna. The existing floodlights are 9m tall and the proposed mast will be a maximum height of 15m.
Shared Access is a property company that specialise in developing telecommunications infrastructure. The company operates in the United Kingdom and Ireland, where they have built, acquired, own and manage approximately 500 sites. Shared Access are the exclusive managing agent for the Office of Public Works (Irish Government) and have exclusive partnerships with national governing bodies, including the Football Association and the Lawn Tennis Association, to provide investment into grassroots sport and facilities.
Government Guidance states that it is good practice for mobile telecommunications operators to notify local educational institutions of our proposal to install a telecommunication site where it is near to a school.
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The telecoms structure will deliver next generation 4G communications infrastructure to the area, as well as improve coverage for other existing technologies. The 4G network will provide exceptionally fast internet to local residents and businesses. As you may be aware, the Government promotes new telecommunications development, as it contributes to improving communications and encouraging economic growth.
The proposal will be fully compliant with standards set down by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). ICNIRP is an independent scientific organisation whose aim is to provide guidance and advice on the health implications of telecommunications development.
If you have any comments regarding the proposal, we would be grateful if you could let us know your views no later than 14 days from the date of this letter. Any comments received from you within this period will be considered by us and submitted with our application to the Council.
Alternatively, we are hosting a question and answer session with the Parish Council and the development team to be held at Coltishall Church Rooms, Rectory Road, Coltishall, NR12 7HL, on Tuesday 1st November from 1:30pm until 6pm
In the meantime, if you require any additional information in respect of the above proposal, please do not hesitate to contact me, either by the address on this letter, by email (below) or by telephone 01454 625 945.
Yours sincerely
Rachel Morrison Planning Assistant Email: [email protected]
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APPENDIX 7
GP PRACTICE / MEDICAL CENTRE CONSULTATION LETTER
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RMO/P16-0525
05 October 2016
Dr Mansfield and Partners St Johns Close Rectory Road Coltishall Norwich NR12 7HA
Dear Dr Mansfield
Public Consultation for Proposed Telecommunications Structure at Coltishall Playing Fields, Rectory Road, Coltishall, Norwich, NR12 7HP
Pegasus Group are working as Planning Consultants in partnership with Shared Access, who are preparing a planning application for an integrated telecommunications and floodlight structure to the Colitshall Playing Fields, Rectory Road, Coltishall, Norwich, NR12 7HP. The existing lighting to the playing fields will be maintained and telecommunications equipment integrated that will improve network coverage in the local area for Vodafone and O2 customers. Vodafone and O2 also provide network coverage for the following Mobile Virtual Network Operators: Giffgaff; Tesco Mobile; GT Mobile; LycaMobile; Talk Mobile; Allpay Mobile; Cortel Telephone; Glemnet; Highnet; Kontakt Mobile; Lebara Mobile; Ownphone; TalkTalk Mobile; and Zest4 Mobile.
A Site Location Plan is included with this letter to show where the equipment will be sited.
Shared Access has been working with Coltishall Parish Council to propose a scheme which would involve one of the existing floodlighting columns to the playing fields being replaced with a structure that will maintain the existing floodlighting and incorporate a telecommunications antenna. The existing floodlights are 9m tall and the proposed mast will be a maximum height of 15m.
Shared Access is a property company that specialise in developing telecommunications infrastructure. The company operates in the United Kingdom and Ireland, where they have built, acquired, own and manage approximately 500 sites. Shared Access are the exclusive managing agent for the Office of Public Works (Irish Government) and have exclusive partnerships with national governing bodies, including the Football Association and the Lawn Tennis Association, to provide investment into grassroots sport and facilities.
Government Guidance states that it is good practice for mobile telecommunication operators to write to nearby hospitals and medical facilities to notify you of our proposal.
The telecoms structure will deliver next generation 4G communications infrastructure to the area, as well as improve coverage for other existing technologies. The 4G network will provide exceptionally fast internet to local residents and businesses. As you may be aware, the Government promotes new telecommunications development, as it contributes to improving communications and encouraging economic growth.
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The proposal will be fully compliant with standards set down by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). ICNIRP is an independent scientific organisation whose aim is to provide guidance and advice on the health implications of telecommunications development.
If you have any comments regarding the proposal, we would be grateful if you could let us know your views no later than 14 days from the date of this letter. Any comments received from you within this period will be considered by us and submitted with our application to the Council.
Alternatively, we are hosting a question and answer session with the Parish Council and the development team to be held at Coltishall Church Rooms, Rectory Road, Coltishall, NR12 7HL, on Tuesday 1st November from 1:30pm until 6pm
In the meantime, if you require any additional information in respect of the above proposal, please do not hesitate to contact me, either by the address on this letter, by email (below) or by telephone 01454 625 945.
Yours sincerely
Rachel Morrison Planning Assistant Email: [email protected]
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APPENDIX 8
PHOTOMONTAGE
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Coltishall Playing Fields
Design Scheme Photomontage N
320300
Playing Field
Proposed Site Location Camera Viewpoint 1
320200
Tank Coltishall Primary School 627200 627300
SITE LOCATION PLAN (Scale 1:1250 ) Based upon Ordnance Survey map extract with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office. Crown copyright. Licence No. 100020449
SITE NAME TITLE COLTISHALL PLAYING FIELDS OVERALL SITE LOCATION PLAN ADDRESS RECTORY ROAD A BPEFA00517 ISSUED FOR INFORMATION MNH 18.10.16 MNH 18.10.16 COLTISHALL SITE REF No. DRAWING No. REVISION ISS. JOB No. DESCRIPTION REVD DATE APPD DATE NORWICH BPEFA00517 A DRAWN MNH CHECKED MNH APPROVED RM SCALE: SIZE: 001 AS SHOWN A3 NR12 7HP DATE 18.10.16 DATE 18.10.16 DATE 18.10.16 Existing Site Photograph
SITE NAME TITLE COLTISHALL PLAYING FIELDS EXISTING SITE PHOTOGRAPH ADDRESS RECTORY ROAD A BPEFA00517 ISSUED FOR INFORMATION MNH 18.10.16 MNH 18.10.16 COLTISHALL SITE REF No. DRAWING No. REVISION ISS. JOB No. DESCRIPTION REVD DATE APPD DATE NORWICH BPEFA00517 A DRAWN MNH CHECKED MNH APPROVED RM SCALE: SIZE: 002 AS SHOWN A3 NR12 7HP DATE 18.10.16 DATE 18.10.16 DATE 18.10.16 Photomontage - Existing 9m high floodlight column replaced with proposed 15m climbable monopole supporting 3no. antennas, 2no. dishes and relocated floodlights at 9m. Equipment cabinets installed on concrete base to rear of proposed pole
SITE NAME TITLE COLTISHALL PLAYING FIELDS PHOTOMONTAGE ADDRESS RECTORY ROAD A BPEFA00517 ISSUED FOR INFORMATION MNH 18.10.16 MNH 18.10.16 COLTISHALL SITE REF No. DRAWING No. REVISION ISS. JOB No. DESCRIPTION REVD DATE APPD DATE NORWICH BPEFA00517 A DRAWN MNH CHECKED MNH APPROVED RM SCALE: SIZE: 003 AS SHOWN A3 NR12 7HP DATE 18.10.16 DATE 18.10.16 DATE 18.10.16 SHARED ACCESS AND CTIL COLTISHALL PLAYING FIELDS, RECTORY ROAD, COLTISHALL, NORWICH, NR12 7HP PLANNING STATEMENT
APPENDIX 9
RADIO COVERAGE PLOTS
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Appendix 9.1 - Existing 4G Coverage Best RSRP Level (dBm)
Área 1 Company Name Appendix 9.2 - Proposed 4G Coverage Best RSRP Level (dBm)
Área 2 Company Name Appendix 9.3 - Existing 3G Coverage By Signal Level (dBm)
Área 3 Company Name Appendix 9.4 - Proposed 3G Coverage By Signal Level (dBm)
Área 4 Company Name Appendix 9.5 - Existing 2G Coverage By Signal Level (dBm)
Área 5 Company Name Appendix 9.6 - Proposed 2G Coverage By Signal Level (dBm)
Área 6 Company Name pegasuspg.co.uk
Pegasus Group First Floor South Wing Equinox North Great Park Road Almondsbury Bristol BS32 4QL
E [email protected] T 01454 625 945
COPYRIGHT The contents of this document must not be copied or reproduced in whole or in part without PLANNING DESIGN ENVIRONMENT ECONOMICS the written consent of Pegasus Group. Crown copyright. All rights reserved, Licence number 100042093