Policy information sourced from the Mole Valley Local Plan

INF5: DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE

1. Residential and commercial development should make provision for gigabit-capable broadband connections, unless it is demonstrated that this is not practicable.

2. Proposals for the installation of telecommunications infrastructure will be supported where it has been demonstrated that:

  • The possibility of erecting antennas on an existing building, mast or other structure has been explored;
  • Consideration has been given to the need to cater for the future growing demand for network development, including that of other operators;
  • The telecommunications infrastructure will not cause significant and irremediable interference with other electrical equipment, air traffic services or instrumentation operated in the national interest;
  • Every effort has been made to minimise the visual impact of the proposal;
  • The siting is not intrusive in the townscape or landscape and the design is of a height, scale and appearance which does not unduly detract from the character of the area or unacceptably harms the amenity of the occupiers of neighbouring sites unless there is a specific need which outweighs the harm.

For more information please see the Mole Valley Local Plan