Policy information sourced from Bromley Local Plan

Policy 89 Telecommunications Development

In a development involving telecommunication mast, base station or apparatus, applicants will be required to demonstrate that:

  • the possibility of using an existing building, mast or other structure has been explored and proved to be unsuccessful,
  • where the proposal is on or near a school or college, the relevant body of the school or college has been consulted,
  • there is a need for the proposed development,
  • the equipment meets the International Commission on Nonionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) guidelines on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electro-magnetic field,
  • regard has been given to locating a site which causes least visual impact subject to operational needs,
  • any adverse impact on the character, appearance and amenity of the area or those of the building on which it is to be mounted has been minimised, and
  • the design, siting and landscaping minimises the visual impact of the development and uses screening by trees or other landscaping or technologies to camouflage telecommunications apparatus, where appropriate.

For more information please see the Local Plan