Linlithgow Civic Trust and West Lothian History and Amenity Society
JOINT RESPONSE TO PLANNING CONSULTATION
Erection of 14.2 metre telecommunications mast at Mains Road, Linlithgow.
Planning Application Number - 0938/FUL/08 Wendy McCorriston
Applicant Vodafone
Observations
Although the application site is backed by a wooded slope, the proposed mast
will be over-prominent on the inside of a bend on one of the main roads into
Linlithgow. The situation of the installation only a short distance back from
the kerb also makes it unnecessarily obtrusive in the street scene and, in the
spring, will detract from the recent daffodil planting undertaken in the
vicinity by the Burgh Beautiful campaign.
It is also necessary to question whether such a height is absolutely
essential and whether or not sharing with an existing mast is a possibility.
If, however, mast sharing is not an option, the present proposal should still
be refused on grounds of amenity in that it significantly detracts from the
appearance of one of Linlithgow's main approach roads. An alternative proposal,
further away from the road (preferably out of sight) and of lower height may be
acceptable.
Conclusions
The Civic Trust and the WLHAS wish to OBJECT to this proposal as per
the above.
Ronald P A Smith BSc MRTPI
Planning Spokesman, Linlithgow Civic Trust
4 Rivaldsgreen Crescent, Linlithgow, EH49 6BB.
Tel: 01506 670758; Email - planning@lct.org.uk
18 Octoberl 2008
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