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Telecommunication (cellular tower Applications Process
The cellular tower application process (see appendix 1) similar to that of otherapplication but at times is a bit more complex. This was decided on by the Town and
Country Planning Authority (TCPA) the Local Authorities and the various stakeholders
and follows the procedures outline in the Town and Country Planning Act the BuildingAct and the World Health Organizations guidelines.(see appendix 2). A point of
departure for cellular towers from other planning applications is that the cellular
companies are required to conduct community and a traffic light survey where necessary(see appendix3). These surveys are done based on scientific sampling ratios.
The applications are then submitted to the relevant local planning Authorities and are
only accepted when they fulfill the requirements outlined on the checklist attached (referto Guide to applicants / operators in the Telecommunication Planning Guidelines
attached, see appendix 4).Should the application falls within a development order area it
is submitted to the Town and Country Planning Authority for approval. If it falls outside
of a development order area it is sent to the Government Town Planner for arecommendation. The issues that are considered when assessing such applications
includes but is not limited to ; response from residents, the location of the sites tosensitive areas identified in the Government of Jamaica Telecommunication Planning
guidelines (appendix 4) and Draft Town and Country Planning Telecommunication
Order, the height of the proposed tower, the proximity of the proposed tower to existingtowers and the ability to share mast, the verification of the community survey ,the
outcome of community meetings where deemed necessary, the nature of the area, the size
of the property the tower is located on ,the proximity to airports, aerodromes, flight paths
etc. For applications that falls within a development order area a decision on theapplication is taken by the Town and Country Planning Authority after it has been
reviewed by the various committees.(see copy of approval attached). For applications thatare not within a development order area these are reviewed by the various committeewithin NEPA and a recommendation dispatched to the relevant local planning authority.
(See appendix 5 and 6 attached).
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APPENDICES
Appendix 1 Telecommunication Applications Process
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Appendix 2- World Health Organization Guidelines
Fact Sheet N 193Revised June 2000
ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDSAND PUBLIC HEALTH
Mobile Telephones and Their Base Stations
Mobile telephones, sometimes called cellular phones or handies, are now anintegral part of modern telecommunications. In some parts of the world, they arethe most reliable or only phones available. In others, mobile phones are verypopular because they allow people to maintain continuous communicationwithout hampering freedom of movement.
This fact sheet has been updated in the light of recent reviews of the effects onhuman beings of exposure to radiofrequency (RF) fields conducted by the WorldHealth Organization (WHO) in November 1999, the Royal Society of Canada(1999), and a review on mobile phones and health by an expert committee in theUnited Kingdom (IEGMP 2000).
Use of mobile phones
In many countries, over half the population already use mobile phones and themarket is still growing rapidly. The industry predicts that there will be as many as1.6 billion mobile phone subscribers worldwide in the year 2005. Because of this,increasing numbers of mobile base stations have had to be installed. Basestations are low-powered radio antennae that communicate with users handsets.In early 2000 there were about 20,000 base stations in operation the UnitedKingdom and about 82,000 cell sites in the United States, with each cell siteholding one or more base stations.
Concerns for health
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Given the immense numbers of users of mobile phones, even small adverseeffects on health could have major public health implications. This fact sheetaddresses these concerns.
Several important considerations must be kept in mind when evaluating possible
health effects of RF fields. One is the frequency of operation. Current mobilephone systems operate at frequencies between 800 and 1800 MHz. It isimportant not to confuse such RF fields with ionizing radiation, such as X-rays orgamma rays. Unlike ionizing radiation, RF fields cannot cause ionization orradioactivity in the body. Because of this, RF fields are called non-ionizing.
Exposure levels
Mobile phone handsets and base stations present quite different exposuresituations. RF exposure to a user of a mobile phone is far higher than to a personliving near a cellular base station. However, apart from infrequent signals used to
maintain links with nearby base stations, the handset transmits RF energy onlywhile a call is being made, whereas base stations are continuously transmittingsignals.
Handsets: Mobile phone handsets are low-powered RF transmitters, emittingmaximum powers in the range of 0.2 to 0.6 watts. Other types of hand heldtransmitter, such as "walkie talkies", may emit 10 watts or more. The RF fieldstrength (and hence RF exposure to a user) falls off rapidly with distance fromthe handset. Therefore, the RF exposure to a user of a mobile phone located 10sof centimetres from the head (using a "hands free" appliance) is far lower than toa user who places the headset against the head. RF exposures to nearby people
are very low.
Base stations: Base stations transmit power levels from a few watts to 100 wattsor more, depending on the size of the region or "cell" that they are designed toservice. Base station antennae are typically about 20-30 cm in width and a metrein length, mounted on buildings or towers at a height of from 15 to 50 metresabove ground. These antennae emit RF beams that are typically very narrow inthe vertical direction but quite broad in the horizontal direction. Because of thenarrow vertical spread of the beam, the RF field intensity at the ground directlybelow the antenna is low. The RF field intensity increases slightly as one movesaway from the base station and then decreases at greater distances from the
antenna.
Typically within 2-5 metres of some antennae mounted on rooftops, fences keeppeople away from places where the RF fields exceed exposure limits. Sinceantennae direct their power outward, and do not radiate significant amounts ofenergy from their back surfaces or towards the top or bottom of the antenna, thelevels of RF energy inside or to the sides of the building are normally very low.
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Other RF sources in the community: Paging and other communicationsantennae such as those used by fire, police and emergency services, operate atsimilar power levels as cellular base stations, and often at a similar frequency. Inmany urban areas television and radio broadcast antennae commonly transmithigher RF levels than do mobile base stations.
Health effects
RF fields penetrate exposed tissues to depths that depend on the frequency - upto a centimetre at the frequencies used by mobile phones. RF energy isabsorbed in the body and produces heat, but the body's normal thermoregulatoryprocesses carry this heat away. All established health effects of RF exposure areclearly related to heating. While RF energy can interact with body tissues atlevels too low to cause any significant heating, no study has shown adversehealth effects at exposure levels below international guideline limits.
Most studies have examined the results of short-term, whole body exposure toRF fields at levels far higher than those normally associated with wirelesscommunications. With the advent of such devices as walkie-talkies and mobilephones, it has become apparent that few studies address the consequences oflocalised exposures to RF fields to the head.
WHO has identified research needs to make better health risk assessment andpromoted the research to funding agencies. Briefly, at present time this researchindicates:
o Cancer: Current scientific evidence indicates that exposure to RF
fields, such as those emitted by mobile phones and their base stations, isunlikely to induce or promote cancers. Several studies of animals exposedto RF fields similar to those emitted by mobile phones found no evidencethat RF causes or promotes brain cancer. While one 1997 study foundthat RF fields increased the rate at which genetically engineered micedeveloped lymphoma, the health implications of this result is unclear.Several studies are underway to confirm this finding and determine anyrelevance of these results to cancer in human beings. Three recentepidemiological studies found no convincing evidence of increase in risk ofcancer or any other disease with use of mobile phones.
o Other health risks: Scientists have reported other effects of using
mobile phones including changes in brain activity, reaction times, andsleep patterns. These effects are small and have no apparent healthsignificance. More studies are in progress to try to confirm these findings.
o Driving: Research has clearly shown an increased risk of traffic
accidents when mobile phones (either handheld or with a "hands-free" kit)are used while driving.
o Electromagnetic Interference: When mobile phones are used
close to some medical devices (including pacemakers, implantable
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Government: If regulatory authorities have adopted health-based guidelines but, because of public concerns, would like tointroduce additional precautionary measures to reduce exposure toRF fields, they should not undermine the science base of theguidelines by incorporating arbitrary additional safety factors into
the exposure limits. Precautionary measures should be introducedas a separate policy that encourages, through voluntary means, thereduction of RF fields by equipment manufacturers and the public.Details of such measures are given in a separate WHOBackground document.
Individuals: Present scientific information does not indicatethe need for any special precautions for use of mobile phones. Ifindividuals are concerned, they might choose to limit their own ortheir childrens RF exposure by limiting the length of calls, or using"hands-free" devices to keep mobile phones away from the headand body.
Obey local restrictions on mobile phone use to avoidEMF interference: Mobile phones may interfere with certainelectromedical devices, such as cardiac pacemakers and hearingaids. In hospital intensive care departments mobile phone use canbe a danger to patients and should not be used in these areas.Similarly mobile phones should not be used in aircraft as they mayinterfere with its navigation systems.
Driving safety: In moving vehicles there is a wellestablished increase in the risk of traffic accidents while the driveris using a mobile phone, either a conventional handset or one fittedwith a "hands free" device. Motorists should be strongly
discouraged from using mobile phones while driving. Simple protective measures: Fences or barriers or otherprotective measures are needed for some base stations(principally, those located on building rooftops) to precludeunauthorised access to areas where exposure limits may beexceeded.
RF absorbing devices: Scientific evidence does notindicate any need for RF-absorbing covers or other "absorbingdevices" on mobile phones. They cannot be justified on healthgrounds and the effectiveness of many such devices in reducingRF exposure is unproven.
Consultations with the community in siting basestations: Base station sites must offer good signal coverage andbe accessible for maintenance. While RF field levels around basestations are not considered a health risk, siting decisions shouldtake into account aesthetics and public sensibilities. Siting basestations near kindergartens, schools and playgrounds may needspecial consideration. Open communication and discussionbetween the mobile phone operator, local council and the public
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during the planning stages for a new antenna can help createpublic understanding and greater acceptance of a new facility.
Providing information: An effective system of healthinformation and communications among scientists, governments,industry and the public is needed to raise the level of general
understanding about mobile phone technology and reduce anymistrust and fears, both real and perceived. This information shouldbe accurate, and at the same time be appropriate in its level ofdiscussion and understandable to the intended audience.
Further reading
IEGMP (2000) Independent Expert Group on Mobile Phones, Mobile Phones andHealth, National Radiological Protection Board (UK) 2000. Seehttp://www.iegmp.org.uk/
Royal Society of Canada (1999).A review of the potential health risks ofradiofrequency fields from wireless telecommunications devices. Expert panelreport prepared by the Royal Society of Canada for Health Canada. Ottawa,Royal Society of Canada, RSC.EPR 99-1.
For further information, please contact the Office of the Spokesperson, WHO, Geneva.
Tel (+41 22) 791 2599, Fax (+41 22) 791 4858. Email:[email protected]. All WHO Press
Releases, Fact Sheets and Features as well as other information on this subject can be
obtained on Internet on the WHO home page http://www.who.int/ WHOs InternationalEMF Project maintains an updated set of fact sheets giving information about all major
sources of EMF exposure. Fact sheets on key issues have been translated into many
languages and are available from WHO or on the Project home page at www.who.int/peh-emf
Appendix 3- Traffic Light model
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Appendix 4
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLANNING GUIDELINES
BACKGROUND
Telecommunications is the economic engine of growth in the current Information Age.
New communication technologies are spreading rapidly and creating a global village of
which Jamaica is committed to being an active participant.
Liberalization of the Jamaican telecommunications market has created numerous
opportunities for investors to address the increase in demand for telecommunication
services. Already Jamaica is witnessing a proliferation of new wirelesstelecommunication services. These services have increased the need for more developed
and extensive telecommunications infrastructure .
The provision of new telecommunication services has been accompanied by concerns
expressed by members of the public related to such matters as the possible adverse effectsof cell towers on human health and property values, the structural integrity of towers and
the aesthetics of the telecommunications infrastructure.
In anticipation of the increased infrastructure needs of telecommunications carriers given
liberalization and their desire to provide ubiquitous services, and mindful of concerns of
members of the public, the Town and Country Planning Authority has established
planning guidelines for the telecommunications sector.
Tthe Guidelines are intended to achieve the following:
(i) balance the deployment needs of telecommunications providers
with the protection of the environment for public welfare;
(ii) assist community understanding of the issues involved in thedesign and installation of telecommunications infrastructure andprovide opportunities for community input in the decision making
process;
(iii) promote a consistent approach in the preparation, assessment and
determination of applications for planning approval of
telecommunications infrastructure;
(iv) minimize disturbance to the environment and loss of amenity in
the provision of telecommunications infrastructure; and
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(vi) ensure compliance with all local government regulations and health
and safety standards in the erection of telecommunications
infrastructure.
PLANNING POLICY
STATUTORY
1. All development applications within areas subject to a Development Order require
expressed planning permission. Applications falling within a Development Order
area shall be referred to the Town and Country Planning Authority (TCPA) in
accordance with section 12 (1a) of the Town and Country Planning Act.
2. All development applications require building permission.
3. The Planning Authority (PA)
1[1]
shall assess all applications in accordance withthe Development Order and other material consideration, such as views expressed
by the public and the significance of the proposed development as part of anational network.
4. Physically small low powered installations discussed in APPENDIX 1 do notrequire express planning permission subject to conditions. This exemption does
not apply to areas of scenic beauty, protected building, national monuments
conservation areas and sites protected under the Jamaica Heritage Trust Act ,the
Natural Resources Conservation Authority Act and the Town and CountryPlanning Act .
5. Planning Authorities shall be cognisant of the rights and obligations of the
operators and should not question the need for any additional providers oradditional telecommunication systems. The rights and obligations of the
operators are found in the Telecommunications Act and Licences issued.
6. Companies who constructed towers prior to 2001 are exempted from theseguidelines. However they are required to provide copies to the Local
Authorities/KSAC and the Town and Country Planning Authority, this should
include detail information of the towers eg. Location, size etc.
7. Exemptions granted under this policy shall not apply to applications in residential,school or hospital areas.
SITING AND DESIGN
Due consideration must be given when siting base stations and transmissionmasts/towers. Particular consideration to be given to educational institutions, health
facilities, residential areas and all other sensitive areas.
1[1] Planning Authority means the Local Planning Authorities and the Town and Country Planning Authority
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8. The operator should provide to the Local Authority a statement for each site
indicating its location, the type of mast, the height of the antenna, the frequency
and modulation characteristics, and details of power output. Applications shouldbe accompanied by information relating to proper access to the Base station
including driveways on property and right of ways.
9. The site area of the base station shall be a minimum of 400 square metres for self
support towers. The foremost part of each Mast/Tower shall be a minimum distance
of 6.1 metres (20 ft.) from the physical barrier. Where the size and setbacks proposeddoes not meet the required standard a written explanation shall be submitted along
with the application.
10. Operators shall consider the use of materials, colours and design that wouldminimize obtrusiveness. In urban areas the preference shall be for towers to be
located on existing buildings rather than creating new installations/sites. The
maximum height of self-support towers/masts shall not exceed 45.72 metres
within urban areas. The Authority however in its sole discretion may considerapplications exceeding this maximum height.
11. Any change to an existing base station which increases its height and base shall be
subject to the normal planning process as if it were a new development.
12 The operators as a part of the design of the development may be encouraged tolandscape the development to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.
13 Where possible the proposed development should be designed to blend into the
environment so as to minimize its visual impact on the environment. To this end the
telecommunications industry and the relevant government agencies shall continue toexplore different designs solutions, type of material and color used. The operators
may be asking in sensitive locations to consider different types of apparatus and
design solutions.
CONSULTATION
14. Pre-application discussions and inspections should be carried out between the
operators and schools, residential groups, the relevant Planning Authorities, the National
Environment and Planning Agency, the authorities responsible for roads and any other
relevant body.
15. The telecommunication operators should discuss any proposals for their system with
the local Planning Authority/KSAC for the respective area.
16. The beam of greatest radio frequency intensity from a base station sited within or near
education facilities should not be permitted to fall on any part of the grounds or buildingsof the institution without the consultation of the school administration in addition to the
standard guidelines.
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SECURITY AND SAFETY
The towers/masts are an attraction for lightning and an area on ground is required todischarge electrical charges. The tower themselves also act as a source of allurement to
children and adults alike.
Depending on their locations the towers may pose a danger to aircrafts. Concerns alsoexist in respect of the toppling of towers. We also have to be of the fact that these
developments often have valuable equipment that has to be protected.
17. All electrical works including grounding shall be illustrated as part of the
supporting documents and in accordance with the Electricity Division
and Government Electrical Inspector (Mpuct).
18 Exclusion zones should be determined and defined by acceptable physical barriers
and appropriate gating. The physical barrier shall be a minimum of 3 meters in height
within the curtilage of the site to prevent intrusion.
19 Readily identifiable signage, informing the public as to who are the operators of
the site, their emergency numbers shall be posted at a conspicuous position at the site.
20 Readily identifiable signage with a warning to include Keep Out, along with
information on the operators of the site and their emergency numbers shall beposted at conspicuous positions.
21 All towers over 30m should be painted and treated as stipulated by the Civil
Aviation Authorityand Spectrum Management Authority.
22 All towers shall be designed in accordance with the national building code.
23 All applications proposed to be located within a 3Km radius of airports;
aerodromes, similar facilities and flight paths will be referred to the Civil AviationAuthority and/or the Jamaica Defense Force for consultation prior to determination.
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MAST and SITE SHARING
The proliferation of telecommunication masts and related apparatus are at timesaesthetically and visually obtrusive. The policy is therefore aimed at keeping the number
of masts to a minimum and encourages mast sharing where appropriate.
24. Where practicable the Planning Authority:
i. will encourage the use of existing building and reuse of existing
sites to site new antennas rather thanSupporting new installations.
ii. shall require that the operators/applicants demonstrate that
all reasonable steps
Have been taken:a. to investigate mast sharing before seeking to erect new mast.
b. to pursue the possibility of cooperating with another operator
to erect new mast for joint usage.
Note: There are certain factors which may inhibits the amount of mast sharing. Theseinclude:
The structures capacity to support weights or wind loads from
additional equipment.
RF interference, although engineering design can minimize thisproblem
Visual appearance, which can be intrusive when facilities are
bulked, heightened or clustered due to mast sharing.
25 Operators shall be encouraged to include additional structural capacity to
facilitate growing demand for network development including the demandfor other operators.
26 Planning Authorities shall be required to maintain a register of all
applications for telecommunication mast/tower site which shall be separatefrom the planning register. This shall be made available to operators to allow
them to consider the possibilities of mast sharing when planning the
development of telecommunication networks.
27 Where an application is made for mast sharing and the tower being shared
is approved the planning authority may exempt such an application from
planning approval.
LISTED BUILDINGS, HERITAGE SITES AND CONSERVATION AREAS
28 All applications to be housed on sites with listed buildings, withinheritage sites and conservation areas will be referred to the Jamaica National
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Heritage Trust and the National Environment and Planning Agency
(Conservation Division) for comments/ recommendations prior to
determination.
29 The operator should avoid siting towers in or near wetlands, near known
bird concentration areas or in habitat of listed as threatened or endangeredspecies or in migratory bird routes.
NOTIFICATION
30 The LPA shall require that operators post a site notice on the
proposed site in accordance with the Building Act. Furtherto, the
operators must publicize such development or their intent for
development within 28 days from the date of submission of application
in a daily newspaper printed and circulated in Jamaica. This Notice
should invite comments to be made to the Local Planning Authority, the
Town and Country Planning Authority and the Operators. The Noticesshall require that the public respond within 28 days from the date of
such notice.
31 Operators shall be informed that the processing time is 90 days from the
receipt of all required documents to the Local Planning Authority.
32 The Planning Authority shall maintain an up-to-date list of all such
notifications, which shall be readily available for public consultation.
DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
33 The Planning Authority in considering an application for the erection of
towers shall take into account the development rights of same land and that
of adjacent premises. In addition the construction of new developments canalso affect the telecommunication services offered by the operators.
MISCELLANEOUS
34 The Planning Authorities shall ensure that apparatus no longer requiredfor telecommunication purposes are removed as soon as reasonably
practicable from the land or building on which it is located and the land
restored to its previous condition.
35 Where noise generation is an issue the first option for back-up power
supply should be by a battery system. Where a generator is necessary noiselevels shall not exceed 70 decibel from any point on the base station
boundary.
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7. Certificate of compliance to ICNIRP or FCC to be obtained from the Spectrum
ManagementAuthority periodically.
RISK AREA
It is expected that RF fields to which the public will be exposed will be kept to the lowest
practical level commensurate with the telecommunication systems operating effectively.Zones where exposure is of greatest intensity must be known especially in areas where
apparatus are located on or near sensitive sites.
8 The operator shall provide, on request, information on the level of intensityof radio frequency radiation from a base station on or near sensitive sites.
9 Operators shall incorporate warning signs into micro cell and pico cell
transmitters to indicate that they should not be opened when in use.
HEALTH
10 The operator shall comply with the guidelines established by theInternational Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP)
for public exposure to radiation as outlined in Appendix 2. 2[2]
11 Timely independent random audits shall be carried out by the relevantAuthority to ensure conformity to ICNIRP guidelines. Schools, nurseries and
other sensitive sites shall be audited more frequently.3[3]
2[2] Spectrum Management Authority is the enforcing body. The Ministry of Health will address issuesrelating to public health and safety.3[3] Ibid
12 The operator shall maintain after consultation with the ministry of healtha register of occupationally exposed workers which shall be available for
inspection by the relevant Authorities.
13 Stand-by generators should be fired with fuel of locally acceptable
standards which is less than or equal to 0.5% sulphur content. The emissions
generated by 2 to 5 MW engines should also meet the following standards:Note for discussion.
For Nitrogen oxides (Nox) 2,981 ng/J or 3,512 mg/Nm3 at 15% O2
For Particulate Matter(PM) 85 ng/J or 100 mg/m3 at 15% O2
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Prepared by: National Environment and Planning Agency (Planning and Development
Division) in collaboration with the Town and Country Planning Authority.
Appendix 5
Ref. No.: 2006-13013-BA00499
May 29, 2007
[3] Spectrum Management Authority is the enforcing body. The Ministry of Health will address issues
relating to public health and safety.[3] Ibid
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Cellular company Jamaica Limited
13 refusal Way
Kingston 13.
Re: Planning Permission for Construction of a cellular telecommunication tower
(triangular) to be located atBy: Cellular company Jamaica Limited
APPENDICES:
1. Exempted Applications
a) Some minor operations or change of use of land may not constitute
development which requires planning permission. For example, many ofthe smallest antenna systems may be covered by the normal principle of de
minimis; or they may not have a material effect on the external appearance
of the building on which they may be installed, and therefore may not fall
within the legal definition of development. Most conventional televisionaerials and their mountings or poles have long been treated this way, and
this approach should continue to be applied to small telecommunicationsapparatus in general (regardless of who installs it).
Radio poles, citizen band and amateur radio installation satellite dishes in
respect of height and size are exempted.
b) Apparatus, such as radio mast, which is being installed on the ground mustnot exceed a height of 15 m (45 ft) above ground level, or the height of any
apparatus which it replaces, whichever is greater (this limit does not apply toantenna install on radio mast).
c) Satellite Antennas except when precluded in any Development Order.
d) This exemption does not apply to such apparatus being placed in
residential, school and hospital areas.
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The Town and Country Planning Authority (TCPA) at a meeting held on May 24, 2007 granted
permission for the captioned development, as illustrated on plans date stamped by the National
Environment and Planning Agency March 21, 2007.
The proposal consists of: Concrete reinforced tower base with a metal tower 45m in heightas well as a housing structure for telecommunication equipment,
generator base foundation and enclosure grounding, on an areaof approximately 400m2. A chain link perimeter fence secures
the tower and equipment.
Note: Satellite dishes, transmitters and parabolic antennas shall be
required to blend in with its background and shall be sited, as far as
practicable to minimize its impact on amenity and on the external
appearance of the building.
2. Table 1.0: ICNIRP reference levels for public exposure at mobiletelecommunicationsfrequencies (ICNIRP, 1998)
Frequency (MHz)Electric Field
Strength (V/m)Magnetic Field
Strength (A/m)Power Density(W/m22)400-2000
2000- 3000 1.375f
61 0.0037f
0.16 F/200
10Notes f is for Frequency in MHz; V is for Velocity; A is Ampere
Table 1.1: LIMITS FOR MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE)
Limits for Occupational/Controlled Exposure
Frequency Time
Range
(MHz)Electricity FieldStrength {E} (V/m)Magnetic Field
Strength {H} (A/m)Power Density
{S}
(mW/cm2)Averaging
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The granting of permission is subject to the following conditions:
1. The development must begin no later than the expiration of two (2) years beginning with
the date on which permission was granted.
Reason: To prevent the accumulation of planning approvals which have not been
implemented.
2. Any change to the base station in respect of the size, increased levels of radiation, etc.,
shall be submitted for the approval of the Town & Country Planning Authority.
/E/2 /H/ 2 or S0.3 3.0
3.0 30
30 300
300 15001500 100,000
6141842/f
61.4
--
1.63
4.89/f
0.163f/1500
1.0
(100)*(900/f2 )*
1.0
f/3005
6
66
6
6f = frequency in MHz * Plane-wave equivalent power density
United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
REFERENCE:
1. Planning Policy Guidance: Telecommunication PP8 (revised) December1992,
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Region Welsh Office.
http://www.planning.detr.gov.uk
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3. All apparatus that is no longer required for telecommunication purpose are to be removed
as soon as reasonably practicable from the land or building on which it is located and the
land is restored to its previous condition.
Reason: 2-3 To ensuresafe and satisfactory standards of development.
4. Surface drainage and storm water run off should be effectively intercepted and disposed
of, before reaching the roadway (by means of cross drains and or inlets to soak-away pit
within the curtilage of the site or to any existing drainage system), to the satisfaction of
the Local Authority.
Reason: To reduce the potential hydrological impact of water runoff from the
development onto theroadway.
5. Building approval shall be obtained from the Clarendon Parish Council. The mast shall
be structurally sound to accommodate other apparatus, including antennas, in the future
(in accordance with the Telecommunication Guidelines- Item # 24) and a structural
engineer shall stamp and seal plans to that effect prior to the issuance of the BuildingPermit.
Reason: To ensure that mast sharing takes place amongst providers.
INFORMATIVE:
(1) APPEAL
If the applicant is aggrieved by the decision of the Planning Authority to refuse
permission for the proposed development, or to grant permission subject to conditions, he
may, by notice served within one month of the receipt of this notice, appeal to the
Minister in accordance with Section 13 of the Town and Country Planning Law, 1957.The Minister has power to allow a longer period for the giving of a Notice of Appeal and
he may exercise his power in cases where he is satisfied that the applicant has deferred
the giving of notice because negotiations with the planning authority in regard to, the
proposed development are in progress. The Minister is not, however, required to
entertain such an appeal if it appears to him that the planning permission for the proposed
development could not have been granted by the planning authority or could not havebeen so granted otherwise than subject to the conditions imposed by them, having regard
to the provisions of Section 11 of the Act and of the Development Order and to any
directions given in the Order.
2. Report on Mobile Phones and Health, May 2000 Independent Expert Group on
Mobile Phones (IEGMP.2000) http://www.iegmp.org.uk
3. Mobile Phones and Base Station http://www.dfee.gov.uk
4. Partial Guideline for the Installation of cellular and other transmitting tower
s July 2001 Stephen Haughton
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In certain circumstances provided in Section 17 of the Town and Country Planning Act,
1957, a claim may be made against the Town and Country Planning Authority for
compensation where permission is refused or granted subject to conditions by the Minister
on appeal Third Schedule Part II of the Town and Country Planning (Clarendon Parish)
Development Order, (1976).
2. There shall be no commencement of construction until approval is obtained from the CivilAviation Authority.
3. Readily identifiable signage, informing the public of the owner of the site and emergency
contact number shall be posted at a conspicuous position.
Yours faithfully,
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING AUTHORITY
Secretary.
Cc. The Secretary/Manager
Clarendon Parish Council.
The Director GeneralCivil Aviation Authority.
Appendix 6
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT & PLANNING AGENCY
RECOMMENDATION FOR DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
Ref. No.: 2008-05005-BA00074
TO: Secretary/Manager
St. Mary Parish Council
Port Maria P.O.
St. Mary.
APPLICANT: Address:
DEVELOPMENT LOCATION: St. Mary
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL:
The construction of a Cellular Communication Tower (self support). The proposal consists of a
concrete reinforced tower base with a metal tower of 45m in height as well as a housing
structure for telecommunication equipment, generator base foundation and enclosure grounding.
A chain link perimeter fence secures the tower and equipment.
RECOMMENDATION:
Grantpermission for the construction of a cellular tower as illustrated on plans date stamped by
National Environment and Planning Agency May 26, 2008.
CONDITIONS:
1. The development must begin not later than the expiration of 2 years beginning with the
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date on which permission was granted.
2. Any change to the base station in respect of the size, increased levels of radiation etc., shall
be submitted for approval by the Local Authority.
3. All apparatus that are no longer required for telecommunication purposes are to be
removed as soon as reasonably practicable from the land or building on which it is locatedand the land shall be restored to its previous condition.
4. The site area of the base station shall be a minimum of 400 square metres.5. The foremost part of each mast/tower shall be a minimum distance of 6.1 metres from the
physical barrier.
6. Building approval shall be obtained from the St. Mary Parish Council. The mast shall be
structurally sound to accommodate other apparatus, including antennas, in the future (in
accordance with the Telecommunication Guidelines item # 24) and a structural engineer
shall stamp and seal plans to this effect.
7. Surface drainage/storm water runoff should be effectively intercepted and disposed of to
the satisfaction of the road authority.
REASONS:
1. To ensure that the development commences as soon as possible.
2.6 To ensure safe and satisfactory standards of development.8. To reduce the potential hydrological impact of the storm water run off from the
development onto the roadways.
COMMENTS:
1. There shall be no commencement of the operation until approval is obtained from the Civil
Aviation Authority.
2. Readily identifiable signage, informing the public of the owner of the site and emergency
contact number shall be posted at a conspicuous position.
3. The applicant should consider mast sharing with any other cellular structure located within 1
kilometre of the site.
4. This is a recommendation and not an approval as the site is located outside of the Town
Country Planning (St. Mary Coast) Confirmed Development Order Area 1963.
5. The applicant conducted a community survey for this
application.
The result of the community survey is as follows:
6.
The Council should ensure that the views of residents in the community are satisfied before
Total Surveys Issued For Against Undecided
51 51 0 0
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granting final approval for the development.
7. One set of plans is retained for our file, the other copy is returned.
May 28, 2008
GOVERNMENT TOWN PLANNER DATE
RB/dm