Telecommunications mast at Blenheim Avenue Sports Ground, Holbrook Lane, Coventry

“INTRODUCTION The application seeks Prior Approval for the siting of a 20m monopole telecommunication Mast and associated development including cabinets and compound fencing within the existing car parking of the sports ground.”

“The mast will be located towards the eastern end of the car park to the south of and behind the existing Morrisons Building which is located off Parkgate Road and adjacent to an existing sports pitch located to the south of the mast associated with the Sports and Social Club.”

“Change of use from health centre (Use Class D1) to leisure facility (Use Class D2). Granted 16 th December 2011 S73/2013/1481 Variation of Condition No. 5 to allow use of the premises until 2.00am: imposed on planning permission reference FUL/2011/1963, granted on 16th December 2011 for change of use from health centre (Use Class D1) to leisure facility Use Class D2). Granted at Planning Committee 12 th…”

“Planning Committee are recommended to grant the Prior Approval relating to the siting and design only, subject to conditions.”

“The proposal is acceptable in principle, will not adversely impact upon highway safety, will not adversely impact upon character of appearance of the area, will not adversely impact upon the amenity of neighbours and accords with Policies C2, DE1 and AC1 of the Coventry Local Plan 2017 and the emerging Local Plan, together with the aims of the NPPF.”

“CONSULTATION No objections received from: • Environmental Protection No objections subject to conditions have been received from: • Local Highway Authority. Neighbour consultation Immediate neighbours and local councillors have been notified; a site notice was posted.”

“5no letters of objection have been received, raising the following material planning considerations: • The siting of the mast near to houses • The health implications of mobile phone masts With regards to these representations, all were received from addresses within 200 metres of the application site.”

“The UK Health Security Agency, which is responsible for assessing risks to public health, recommends that ICNIRP guidance should be followed. The Government states that local authorities should not set health safeguards that are different to ICNIRP guidelines. The application has been accompanied by a declaration that all equipment will be in full compliance with ICNIRP guidelines.”

“The proposed mast and base stations will result in a loss of approximately 4 car parking spaces from the site. As a proportion of the wider parking capacity this represents only a minor loss, therefore the Local Highway Authority (LHA) considers this would be unlikely…”

“RESOLVED that Prior Approval be granted for Application PL/2026/0000646/PAEC in relation to the siting and design only, subject to conditions.”

“Within one month of the installation of the Mast and associated apparatus hereby approved, they shall have been colour coated Black (RAL 9005).”

“The ground based cabinet(s) hereby approved, they shall have been colour coated Green, in accordance with the approved plans. Any replacement or modification shall be colour coated to match within one month of being carried out. Reason To ensure that the proposed development has a satisfactory external appearance in the interests of the visual amenities of the area in accordance with Policy DE1 of the Coventry Local Plan 2016.”