Local developments

Telecoms Mast - Somerset Ave

Proposed Telecoms Mast – Raynes Park Sports Grounds, Somerset Avenue 

Last month saw Residents in the vicinity of Raynes Park Sports Ground at Somerset Avenue, being concerned about a proposal to install a Telecoms mast in these sports grounds. This was part of a pre-planning consultation and at the time, the actual application had not been submitted. 

One cannot comment or object to a planning application until it is listed for a decision (probably by the Planning Officers - unless it is called in by a local Councillor) – but having said that, from the plans we have seen, the siting of the proposed mast fairly unobtrusive. 

It is simply a pole situated in the farthest corner of the playing fields and far away from most housing.   There will also be three associated cabinets for various technical uses.   These are generally quite compact and painted green.