The company said the additional installation was needed to boost mobile services and “improve wireless” connectivity.
Describing the type of building which the equipment will be placed on, Councillor Kenny McLean, SNP, said: “planning was more lapse in the 1950’s in granting these not very nice buildings.”Moving an amendment to allow the application to go ahead, he continued: “I can’t see where there is a significant impact on the visual amenity” and “nearby listed buildings.”
Although a recent extension built in the 1950s, The James Watt south structure is surrounded by more historic beautiful university architecture. The politician pointed out it was difficult in confidence to make a decision in favour or overturning the officer decision to refuse.
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