Planning applications for telecommunications facilities will be permitted, in accordance with the Government’s general policy to facilitate the growth of new and existing telecommunications systems, provided that the environmental objectives of PPG8 and other national policy, and of this Local Plan, are not significantly damaged. The siting and external appearance of any telecommunications apparatus should not have a significantly detrimental visual impact on the District’s landscape or townscape as a result of excessive prominence.

Technical and operational requirements will be taken into account, where necessary, when proposals are being assessed against the above tests. Where there is a conflict with environmental or other objectives, the council will need to be satisfied that:-

For more information, please visit Basildon’s District Local Plan document.