Policy information sourced from Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035
T9: Digital connectivity infrastructure
The council supports the delivery of high quality digital infrastructure to enable the future expansion of electronic communications networks, including next generation mobile technology and full fibre broadband connections. The council will require provision for digital connectivity infrastructure in accordance with London Plan policy SI6.
Proposals for electronic communications equipment, including applications for determination for prior approval procedure under Part 16 of the General Permitted Development Order 2015, will be supported if:
- the siting, height and design of the equipment will not cause harm to the character or appearance of the areas or the building on which it is located, including the significance and setting of historic assets, and will not be visually intrusive in the street scene or create unacceptable clutter;
- it can be demonstrated that the equipment will meet International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) guidelines on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields;
- in the case of a ground-based or other installation, the possibility of using an existing building, mast, other structure, or sharing has been explored and proven to be impractical;
- in the case of structures on the highway (including equipment cabinets and other ancillary equipment), they do not result in clutter, cause an obstruction on the highway or block visibility splays - a minimum footway width of 2 metres should be maintained in all but exceptional circumstances;
- obsolete/surplus equipment is removed and the building or land is restored; and
- it can be demonstrated that the equipment will not cause interference with other electrical equipment, air traffic services or instrumentation operated in the national interest.
For more information please see the Local Plan