ONE of two recently proposed 5G towers will be built near Bridgwater as Somerset Council has granted planning permission.

In April, Icon Tower Infrastructure Ltd applied to erect their new telecommunications equipment at Puriton Sports Centre, in Puriton, and at the Granary on Blackmore Farm, in Cannington.

After withdrawing their plans to build a mast in Cannington, Somerset Council has approved plans for the proposed tower at Puriton Sports Centre.

The applicant has been granted permission for the installation of telecommunications equipment including a base station installation comprising of one 25m lattice tower, 12 antennas on two headframes, six ground based cabinets, one meter cabinet and associated ancillary development, including compound fencing at the site.

Mickey Green, Planning North's Executive Director for Climate and Place, approved the plans on Thursday, May 30.

In a decision notices document addressed to the applicant, he wrote: "The local planning authority (LPA) hereby confirms that Prior Approval (of the LPA) is required and is hereby APPROVED unconditionally.

"The development can therefore proceed in accordance with the details submitted with the application (and any supplemental details submitted and agreed) unless otherwise agreed in writing by the LPA."

In the planning application, Icon Tower Infrastructure Ltd stated that new 5G towers are essential and in the public's best interest for optimum mobile connectivity.

They also explained why the proposed new towers are comprised of so many components.

"The new technology is bigger and more complex, the antennas are multiband and need to be supported by an increased number of ancillaries," the applicant wrote.

"In real terms, the loads that these equipment configurations amount to means that large numbers of ground based masts in the UK are no longer able to support the networks and need to be replaced by stronger more capable structures."

Withdrawn plans for a similar structure in Cannington sought the council's permission to install new telecommunications equipment, comprising of one 25m lattice mast, another electricity transmission tower, six cabinets, twelve antennas on two headframes, four 600mm diameter transmission link dishes, and associated ancillary development.

For more information on the Puriton plans, search reference 42/24/00011 on Somerset Council's online planning portal

Sedgemoor planning round-up

The following planning applications were received by Somerset Council between May 23 and May 31.

For more details, and to comment on applications, visit www.somerset.gov.uk/planning-buildings-and-land.

01/24/00015: Erection of extension to existing garage. 10 Taunton Road, Ashcott, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9BH

02/24/00008: Change of use of buildings to a dwelling. Land to West of St Michaels, & to the North of A371, Cheddar Road, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26

07/24/00007: Crown raise 1No. Horse Chestnut (T1) (TPO Ref T1) to 5.2m above ground level all around and crown thin by 5%. Pethercombe, Station Road, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4BH

08/23/00368: Alteration to Listed Building to enhance fire and sound separation between flats and improve fire safety and access. 8-9, Cornhill, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3BU

09/24/00009: Implementation of a static caravan within curtilage of property. Southside, Chedzoy Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8QW

11/24/00034: Erection of a single storey rear (South) extension and installation of a dormer window to the rear first floor. 6 Stoppard Road, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1QB

15/24/00004: Erection of a carport. Swingle Tree, New Road, Stone Allerton, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2NW

27/24/00006: Erection of a garden room and decking. Tirelands Farm, Enmore Road, Enmore, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2DR

35/24/00002: Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to 2No. Dwellinghouses (Class C3), and associated building operations. Tapmoor Farm, Tapmoor Road, Moorlinch, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9BZ

42/24/00009: Variation of Condition 3 of Planning Permission Application No. 42/18/00024 (Hybrid application (full and outline) including (a) full details for the erection of 1 detached dwelling, access, turning and car parking provisions and (b) outline planning permission for 1 dwelling with details of access provided and all other matters reserved.) to amend the approved plans listed in schedule A. Land To The North Of, The Gables, Puriton Hill, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset

51/23/00010: Change of use of land to additional residential garden area for 20 Wembdon Hill. Land At, Wembdon Hill, Wembdon, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6

51/24/00009: Erection of a two storey rear extension to the North elevation. 20 Inwood Road, Wembdon, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7PP

53/24/00010: Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing use to formally establish moto cross use and driver training ground with associated vehicular access and parking at the site that falls within the Sui Generis use class, the property was converted to Sui Generis use in 2001. Moto Cross Track and Driver Training Grandfields, Langport Road, Middlezoy, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7.

01/24/00014: Erection of detached double garage and home office on site of existing (to be demolished), construction of new access and alterations to driveway, with closure of existing access with post and rail fence to match existing. Landore, 22 Berhill, Ashcott, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9QN

 

08/24/00032: Installation of new and alterations to existing fenestrations. 87A Victoria Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7AD

 

08/24/00069: Installation of a louvered grille to rear elevation and advertisement consent for new signage. Unit 2, Northgate Yard, Mount Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3FQ

 

08/24/00070: Installation of 2no. internally illuminated built-up signs and branded canvas awning, 2no. internally illuminated projecting signs. Unit 2, Northgate Yard, Mount Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3FQ

 

08/24/00071: Variation of Condition 14 of Planning Permission Application No. 08/19/00104 (Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 08/17/00259 (Erection of 37no. dwellings and creation of amenity provision, car parking and associated highway works including a new link to Tynte Road) to amend the approved plans to allow for repositioning of plots and adjustments to rear garden arrangements due to Highways road and pedestrian access constraints.) to amend the approved Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan. Land To The East Of, Sedgemoor Site Bridgwater College Academy, Parkway, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6

 

08/24/00087: Erection of single storey rear North extension. 11 Wye Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5DG

 

08/24/00088: Erection of 2no dwellings. 17 Liberty Place, Bridgwater, TA6 5JF

 

27/24/00004: Change of use of agricultural land to domestic garden and construction of tennis court and associated works; installation of solar panels to existing barn. Tirelands Farm, Enmore Road, Enmore, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2DR

 

27/24/00005: Installation of solar panels to roof of existing barn. Tirelands Farm, Enmore Road, Enmore, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2DR

 

37/24/00049: Erection of a single-storey extension to North East elevation, removal of modern timber frame doors and interior remodelling to form WC. Woolmersdon House, Woolmersdon Road, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA5 2BP

 

37/24/00050: Erection of a single-storey extension to North East elevation, removal of modern timber frame doors and interior remodelling to form WC. Woolmersdon House, Woolmersdon Road, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA5 2BP

 

42/24/00012: Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed removal of conservatory, construction of a single storey flat roof extension to match original finish. 14 Court Grove, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8DB

 

46/24/00006: Application to determine if prior approval is required for the proposed formation of a new access track for agricultural use. Dairy House Farm, Sutton Mallet, Bridgwater, TA7 9AT

 

49/24/00010: Outline planning permission with all matters reserved for the erection of a single dwelling and formation of access within subdivision of garden. Box Tree Cottage, Sparrow Hill Way, Weare, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2LA

 

50/24/00039: Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed alteration of a private way for agricultural use. Land At, Elm Tree Farm, Westham, Wedmore