20m lattice telecommunications tower at Yard, Riverview Drive, Monifieth
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Angus Development Standards Committee on 11 Aug 2026.
No officer report was published for this decision; this summary is from the committee minutes.
What was proposed
The application sought prior approval for a 20-metre lattice tower with antennas, dishes, a concrete base, support poles and related development.
“26/00195/PRIORN submitted on behalf of EE UK Ltd & Hutchison 3G UK Ltd which sought prior approval for the siting and appearance of a 20m high lattice tower incorporating antennas, dishes, concrete base, support poles, and ancillary development within a yard on Riverview Drive, Monifieth. The application was recommended for approval subject to conditions.”
Minutes
Who spoke
An objector said his company was acquiring the site and answered questions about future development plans.
Members’ questions and debate
Members questioned the photomontages, the installation’s scale, coverage compared with the former mast and the relevance of land ownership.
“Slides were shown following which officers responded to members’ questions in relation to the accuracy and scale of the submitted photomontages and whether the proposed installation would provide better coverage than the former mast.”
“Having heard from a number of members and officers, who provided members with clarification regarding the relevance of land ownership to the determination of the application, Councillor Fotheringham gave notice of an amendment.”
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The vote
Two members supported approval, eight supported refusal and one member did not vote.
“Councillor Cheape, seconded by Councillor Meechan, moved that the application be approved for the reason and subject to the conditions as detailed in Section 10 of the Report.”
“On a vote being taken, the members voted:-”
Minutes
The decision
The amendment was carried and planning permission was refused because of significant visual amenity impacts on the park, residential area and neighbouring properties.
“The amendment was declared carried and planning permission refused for the reason as detailed above.”
Minutes
Sources
- Angus Development Standards Committee minutes, 11 August 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Angus's committee minutes. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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