Policy information sourced from the Aylesbury Local Plan
I6 Telecommunications
Telecommunications development will be permitted where:
- It is provided as part of high quality communications infrastructure in new housing and commercial development providing it is future-proofed to industry standards
- Developers have explored the option of providing on-site infrastructure, including ducting to industry standards in any new residential, employment or commercial development for efficient connection to existing networks. If such measures cannot be delivered, the developer will need to submit evidence to justify the reasons why this is the case, whether it be for viability or technical reasons
- It is sited and designed to minimise visual impact and does not have a detrimental visual impact on the character or appearance of the building or the area to which it relates
- It has been adequately demonstrated that the use of alternative sites involving mast sharing and other buildings or structures that provide a less visual impact have been considered, together with any technical considerations and limitations
- It can be clearly demonstrated that the benefits of high masts and large telecommunication structures within the Green Belt, designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, other areas of landscape importance, areas of ecological interest, conservation areas, listed buildings or other designated heritage assets including within their settings outweighs the harm, and all reasonable alternatives to avoid or mitigate impacts have been considered
- Proposals are, where necessary, to be supported by an appropriate landscaping scheme and appropriate means of camouflage, and
- Mechanisms, such as conditions or planning obligations, will ensure the removal of equipment when it is no longer required.
Policy information sourced from the Aylesbury Local Plan