ICNIRP Certificate Issues - 5G Mast at Belmont Road
Case reference EIR2024/01367
Received 6 August 2024
Published 20 August 2024
Request
RE: ICNIRP certificate issues for the 5G mast installation at Belmont Road (Application Ref: P240719/PA7).
Having reviewed the recent FOI response published 2nd August 2024 (EIR2024/01217) and the 5G technical briefing note issued to Herefordshire Council Councillors, I believe there are several points that require urgent attention.
1. The FOI response indicates that operators who received approval with incorrect Statements were contacted and advised of potential breaches of planning control. Has this process been applied to the Belmont Road installation?
2. While the FOI response suggests that enforcement action is limited once development is carried out, it also mentions that corrected Statements remove health and safety concerns. Given that we still lack a valid certificate for this installation, what steps will be taken to address this?
3. The technical note advises that any discrepancies must be brought to the attention of the applicant/agent as soon as possible. Has this been done for the Belmont Road mast, and if not, when will it be addressed?
Response
RE: ICNIRP certificate issues for the 5G mast installation at Belmont Road (Application Ref: P240719/PA7).
Having reviewed the recent FOI response published 2nd August 2024 (EIR2024/01217) and the 5G technical briefing note issued to Herefordshire Council Councillors, I believe there are several points that require urgent attention.
1. The FOI response indicates that operators who received approval with incorrect Statements were contacted and advised of potential breaches of planning control. Has this process been applied to the Belmont Road installation?
A) Yes.
2. While the FOI response suggests that enforcement action is limited once development is carried out, it also mentions that corrected Statements remove health and safety concerns. Given that we still lack a valid certificate for this installation, what steps will be taken to address this?
A) The Service Area have advised, with regards to the certificate, the matter continues to be discussed with the planning agent.
3. The technical note advises that any discrepancies must be brought to the attention of the applicant/agent as soon as possible. Has this been done for the Belmont Road mast, and if not, when will it be addressed?
A) Yes, it has been brought to the attention of the applicant/agent.
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