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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.

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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
http://www.iegmp.org.uk/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.who.int/http://www.who.int/http://www.who.int/emfhttp://www.who.int/emfhttp://www.iegmp.org.uk/mailto:[email protected]://www.who.int/http://www.who.int/emfhttp://www.who.int/emf


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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

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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
http://www.planning.detr.gov.uk/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

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