20m phone mast planned for Penwortham housing estate & 7 other new applications nearby

On behalf of EE, Telent Technology Services Limited have appled to South Ribble Borough Council (SRBC) for permission to install the monopole with wraparound cabinet, 6 antennas, two transmission dishes, three equipment cabinets and cabling, on a grass verge on Blackthorn Drive, adjacent to 13 Cedar Way.

In a planning statement, Telent said the grass verge location “provides a discrete and functionally appropriate position within the established streetscene, read in the context of surrounding vertical elements such as lighting columns and mature trees.”

Adding: “The proposed streetworks streetpole structure will be of a similar appearance to the existing street lighting columns in the area” and arguing that it would not result in a “prominent, or alien feature which would detract from the existing streetscape”.

Why is it needed?

Telent say that a nearby pylon site currently used as a mast “has operational issues” meaning it can’t be upgraded to 5G. The operator is required to vacate the site as such there will be a “hole” in coverage and capacity. Therefore, a new location for a replacement installation in this area is required in order to maintain and improve coverage to the area.

The statement adds: “The proposed new mast will not only service voice calls but will include provision for 3G/4G/5G data use which will be of great benefit to all users of the network. As you may be aware, EE have been awarded the contract to provide network services to the Emergency Services, which will operate over EE’s 3G/4G and new 5G network and as such, this site will also provide coverage for all the blue light services in this area.”

Other sites

Thirteen other sites in the local area were considered, but rejected due to reasons including tree ‘clutter’, the verge being too narrow and the land having too many underground services present.

Telent say the proposal “would not give rise to any amenity issues given the distance from any residential properties” and it is their belief that the public benefit “outstrips any perceived visual intrusion”.

A decision will be made in coming weeks by SRBC.

Other applications verified this week in Chorley and South Ribble:

- Erection of electric substation to serve approved residential development on land off Shaw Brook Road and Altcar Lane, Leyland.

- Erection of a 7-bay industrial unit for the maintenance of refuse vehicles (B2 Use Class) with associated office/staff facilities together with the formation of a service yard, vehicle wash bay, parking and associated works at Moss Side Industrial Estate, Bison Place, Leyland.

- Conversion of approved storage use to a Vehicle Pre-Delivery Inspection and Preparation Facility with retained hardstanding to be utilised for storage, car wash and valeting, and parking of vehicles and installation of two external flues on the north-west elevation at 68 Walton Summit Road, Walton Summit Industrial Estate, Bamber Bridge.

- Change of use from ground and first floor flats to single dwelling house at 3 Co Op Cottages, Bolton Road, Abbey Village.

- Notification of the removal of a telephone kiosk opposite The Hayrick Public House, Pendle Road, Clayton-le-woods.

- Change of use from C3 dwellinghouse to C2 Residential Children home for up to 2 Children (age 7-17) at 40 Iris Drive, Coppull.

- Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed use of a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3a) as a young person's home for a maximum of two young persons with care provided by carers on a shift basis (Use Class C3b) at 77 Hurst Brook, Coppull.

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