Policy information sourced from the Harrow Development Management Policies

DM 49: Telecommunications

Proposals for the installation of telecommunications equipment will be supported where:

  • the installation would be on an existing mast or building or, if a new mast is proposed, that it has not been not possible to find a suitable existing mast or building to meet operational requirements;
  • the siting and design of the installation would minimise its impact upon the amenity of neighbouring occupiers, the host building (where relevant) and the appearance and character of the area;
  • there would be no unacceptable impact upon areas of designated open space, heritage, landscape and biodiversity value; and
  • street-based installations would contribute to the principles of lifetime neighbourhoods including the rationalisation of any existing cabinets or other equipment.

Where installation of telecommunications infrastructure is required to support the effective functioning of the emergency services, the Council recognises that compliance with the above criteria may not be feasible.

Proposals for major development should make provision for communal satellite and digital television receiving equipment.

Proposals that would prejudice any component of this policy will be refused.

For more information please see the Development Management Policies