Update on Randwick mast

It is the last couple of days for consultation on the Randwick mast (see earlier blogs by clicking label below) - District Council consultation runs until 22nd - see here. My objection along with others is now on the website.

Photo: map with site of mast

I was pleased to hear that the Cotswolds Conservation Board - a statutory body established in 2004 to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the Cotswolds AONB and to increase the understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the AONB has also made comments re the mast. These included pointing out what appear to be errors in the application like referring to buildings that are not there. The application also notes “the unique nature of the proposed design to minimise environmental impact”. There appears nothing “unique” about the design of the mast which is described as a “Type A Column” on the plans submitted with the application.

The application also refers to a “Green Belt”, yet there is no designated “Green Belt” in Stroud District Council. The Board call for more work by the applicant to demonstrate compliance with PPS 7 and NE8 and make several other important points. Whiteshill and Ruscombe Parish Council have also put an objection into the District Council.