I attended a meeting with council officers and employees/agents of National Power Grid this afternoon to discuss proposals for a mast at the substation between Fram Moor and Pity Me.

There is an explanation in a previous post about the reasoning for the mast, but following more than 10 objections, the following was agreed today:

– i confirmed that my request to send the application to committee would stand.
– it was agreed that images would be created showing the view from different directions of what the mast would look like.
– it was agreed to look at what could be done to improve the landscaping at the front of the site, both by the council and the owners of the site.
– I expect to see plans of proposals to improve the look of buildings on the site, includig the eyesore near the main road, and also to be notified of improvements to sound insulation around certain parts of the site to reduce the bussing sound many residents can hear, though this is not part of the planning application.
– Finally I was able to agree a drop in session being organised for local residents with concerns to discuss the application with planners and agents for the site.