Three antennas and GPS node at St Chads Parade, Kirkby Town Centre, Knowsley

What was proposed

The application proposed three antennas, one GPS node and related equipment on the roof of an existing building.

“The 3m proposed antennas would be between 13 and 16 metres above ground. Two of the antennas would be located on the northeastern ‘tower’ and the other would be located on the southwestern ‘tower’ • The GPS node would be 12 to 13 meters above ground level on the north eastern ‘tower’. • The ancillary equipment would be located internally within the rooms on top of the roof.”

“The proposal is limited to the roof of the building, (including ancillary equipment located within the rooms within the roof). There are no changes to the other floors of the building.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site is part of a commercial shopping centre in Kirkby Town Centre, with existing telecommunications equipment on the roof.

“The application site consists of an area of a tall rectangular building at St Chads Parade Kirkby, located within Kirkby Town Centre. The site is located to the north east of South Parade and to the west of the pedestrianised area of Newtown Gardens. The building slightly varies in height with the north eastern and south western parts of the site being slightly higher than the rest of the building.”

“The surrounding area is commercial in nature and the site is part of a large shopping centre. Kirkby Bus station is 210 metres away from the site to the south west on Cherryfield Drive.”

Officer report

Earlier site history

Three earlier applications concerned changes of use, a shop front and roof air-conditioning units, all of which were granted.

“03/00619/COU - CHANGE OF USE FROM SHOP (USE CLASS A1) TO LICENSED BETTING OFFICE (USE CLASS A2) – Granted - 29.08.2003”

“03/00804/FUL - INSTALLATION OF NEW SHOP FRONT AND AIR CONDITIONING UNITS TO THE ROOF - Granted - 10.10.2003”

Officer report

Who spoke

A member of the public spoke against the application and the applicant spoke in support during the allocated speaking periods.

How members voted

Ten councillors voted for the resolution, seven voted against it and none abstained in the recorded vote.

“(Note: that in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 16.4, Councillors S Smith, I smith and R Gaffney requested a recorded vote. It be noted that the Members present at the meeting voted as follows in respect of the above resolution:-”

“Against – Councillors B Beddows, R Gaffney, D Gilbertson, G See, I Smith, S Smith and G Wickens.”

Minutes

What the committee decided

The committee granted delegated authority to approve planning permission subject to the listed conditions or suitable amended conditions.

“RESOLVED – That delegated authority be granted to the Head of Planning & Building Control to grant planning permission subject to the conditions set out in the attached schedule, or such additional or amended conditions that the Head of Planning & Building Control in consultation with the Chair of Planning Committee considers appropriate.”

Minutes