Policy information sourced from the Elmbridge Development Management Plan
DM16 - Telecommunications
The installation of telecommunications equipment will be permitted where it can be demonstrated that:
- It is sited to achieve operational efficiency, taking account of the existing and planned future networks,
- There is no significant adverse effect on the external appearance of the building on which it is located or the visual amenities of the area, including as a result of clutter and poorly located street furniture,
- Alternative sites, mast sharing and utilising existing buildings or structures have been fully considered and evidence is submitted if this is impractical,
- Technologies to miniaturise and camouflage any telecommunications apparatus have been fully explored and incorporated where possible, and
- It is appropriately designed, coloured and landscaped to take account of its setting.
Installations should avoid sensitive local areas including conservation areas and listed buildings, Green Belt, sites of nature conservation importance, sites of special scientific interest, Local Green Space, strategic views and landmarks and the Thames Policy Area unless there is evidence that this is technically impractical.
For more information please see the Elmbridge Development Management Plan